Table 1 Thematic Structure

1. Producing the evidence defining low risk

1.1. Overcoming reservations about evidence accuracy

1.2 Determining a risk threshold and interval length

1.3 Risk stratification should be cost-effective

2. The impact of risk stratification on women is complicated

2.1 Managing women as individuals

2.2 Balancing the harms and benefits

2.3 The ability to make autonomous decisions

3. Practically implementing a low-risk pathway

3.1 Initial feasibility work required

3.2 Communication is essential

3.3 Considering service implications