Day 3 | Session 9 | Plenary | Evolving practice: guidelines and innovation
Cervical screening in Aotearoa: updates, equity and progress on the path to elimination
This presentation reviews key updates in cervical screening in Aotearoa, including data emerging since the introduction of HPV primary screening and self-testing, and progress towards cervical cancer elimination. It examines equity in screening access and outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples, alongside practical approaches to improving participation and ensuring timely follow-up and treatment.
Dr Danielle Jones
NCSP Colposcopy Clinical Review, Lead Colposcopist, Obstetrician Gynaecologist
Southland
Dr Danielle Jones, known internationally as “MDJ” or Mama Doctor Jones, is an obstetrician and gynaecologist, prominent content creator and leader in clinical colposcopy, serving as Southland’s Lead Colposcopist and a Clinical Reviewer for Aotearoa’s National Cervical Screening Programme.
A thought leader in science communication and advocacy, she combines clinical expertise, humour and candid conversation to reach millions worldwide. Her evidence-based education challenges misinformation and empowers women and AFAB people to make informed decisions about their health.
GDM (Diabetes of pregnancy) guideline: how sweet is too sweet?
GDM Guideline: Overdue and Macrosomic? The long gestation of the diabetes of pregnancy guideline. The next challenge is labour aka implementation.
Dr Rose Elder
Obstetrician Gynaecologist
Wellington
Dr Elder has seen the impacts of diabetes in pregnancy from the diabetes ANC, to the labour ward and in adverse outcomes.
Implementation of the Australian Endometriosis guideline: implications for practice in New Zealand
Hear about the Australian Endometriosis guideline and the implications for practice in New Zealand.
Dr Michael Wynn-Williams
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Specialist, Minimally Invasive Gynaecology Surgeon
Auckland
He leads the Minimally Invasive Gynaecology Service at Te Toka Tumai Auckland and directs the Auckland AGES Advanced Training Program Fellowship.
Michael is the immediate past President of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery Society, the first New Zealander in this role. For the last decade, he has chaired the AGES Laparoscopic Anatomy Pelvic Dissection programme at Queensland University of Technology.
He is a member of Endometriosis New Zealand’s clinical advisory committee and serves on its board and Endometriosis Australia’s advisory committee.
AI triage
Hear about the Counties Manukau experience using AI to help with triaging referrals to the gynaecology service.
Dr Jasveen Kaur
Obstetrician Gynaecologist
Auckland
She's currently an elected member of the Aotearoa/New Zealand RANZCOG committee. She is passionate about many things including improving systems, obesity impact within O&G, mentorship and training of the next generation of specialists and Muse (her favourite band).
She’s currently clinically leading an innovative program aiming to reduce the wait times for referral prioritisation to the Counties Manukau which we hope can be expanded to other centres soon.