Daniela, 43, is a scientist who moved to the area from interstate four years ago. She presents to a local family practice for the first time, hoping to establish a relationship with a regular GP.
The GP finds out that Daniela has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and is taking methotrexate. Since arriving, she has been attending various general practices to renew her prescriptions.
As part of a preventative health check, the GP asks Daniela if she has had a cervical screening test, and she recalled having one shortly before she moved.
The GP consults the Cervical Screening pathway on HealthPathways Melbourne, which states that immune-deficient patients, including those on immunosuppressive therapy, should be screened every three years.
