Submitted on Monday 8th November 2021
Rejected on Monday 15th November 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Change the name of the smear test to change the way its viewed.
Change the name of the PAP smear test to something 'nicer' and a word with less stigma attached. Even just giving women an understood code word when booking with a receptionist would help.
Women are encouraged to book a smear test on the regular basis we are called upon when we reach a certain age.
It has such a sigma attached to it, women are embarrassed by it, even the word itself isn't inviting - especially when you're saying it loudly down a crackly phoneline or in a busy reception area trying to book an appointment.
Although this won't solve all the issues with women being too embarrassed or afraid to book, I feel making the first step a little more pleasant might help.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Petitions must call for a specific action that the UK Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
The Government is not responsible for how people refer to cervical screening.
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