(g) Capitalize titles only when they refer to a specific person; do not capitalize a term that refers to a role rather than a person: 1  As prime minister [ that is, while occupying a certain position ], Lester Pearson introduced the new Canadian flag.
Pap smear and pelvic examination are very common gynecological procedures done both at the office level and hospitals. Pap smear is targeted more towards prevention while pelvic examination is a more of a diagnostic procedure. Pap smear. Pap smear is done at well-women clinics, to screen for cervical cancer.
1 You may think it's crazy, but many women over 60 still need to get regular pelvic exams and Pap smears. 2  Older women can get cervical cancer or vaginal cancer. 3  And the pelvic exam can detect a host of other conditions that may affect your health and quality of life (think incontinence !).