Tips for Pap smears for women with a disability

When making an appointment, ask for a longer appointment time and check if they have disability facilities and equipment.
Before your appointment, write down the questions you would like to ask your doctor or nurse – or have someone else write them down for you.
If you use a communication device, take it with you and show the doctor or nurse how to use it.
You can show the doctor or nurse the most comfortable position for you to have a Pap smear.
You can take a friend with you to the appointment.
You can choose a doctor or nurse that you feel comfortable with.
You may prefer a female doctor or nurse to do the Pap smear.
You can ask to stop at any time.

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More information:

» What is a Pap smear?
» Why are Pap smears important?
» Where to have a Pap smear

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