Table 3 Frequency of criteria used to determine whether a particular disease is below the SLR
From: Can "presumed consent" justify the duty to treat infectious diseases? An analysis
| Â | Physicians (n:55) | Dentists (n:77) |
|---|---|---|
Whether specific immunization is available | 72.7* | 48.1 |
Whether protective measures are available | 69.1 | 62.3 |
Probability of transmission | 63.6 | 68.8 |
Probability of cure | 54.5* | 29.9 |
The mechanism of disease transmission | 49.1 | 49.4 |
The mortality rate of the disease | 38.2 | 46.8 |
Prevalence of the disease in the general population | 25.5 | 22.1 |
The social (stigmatic and discriminatory) impact of the disease | 14.5 | 14.3 |