Table 1.
Selection of four hypothetical patients to receive a donor liver. Respondents were asked to choose patients to receive one of four available donor livers. Values are percentages of respondents
| Detail of patient | General public* (n=1000) | Family doctors† (n=200) | Gastroenterologists (n=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 year old woman | 38 | 26 | 21 |
| 9 month old boy | 78 | 82 | 64 |
| Liver cell cancer | 74 | 57 | 45 |
| Paracetamol overdose | 47 | 81 | 95 |
| Prisoner | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Alcoholic liver disease | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Unemployed man | 56 | 67 | 74 |
| Former drug misuser | 17 | 41 | 76 |
*
Of the general public, 15 said all were equally important; two did not know.
†
Of the family doctors, six indicated that all were equally deserving.