Table 3.
Knowledge of the Belgian CJD surveillance system and referral practices reported by Belgian neurologists
| Topic of the question | Neurologists’ response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge of the existence of the surveillance system (N = 72) | Yes | 28 | 39 |
| Referral behaviour in case of suspected CJD (N = 72) | Do not refer or contact for support | 8 | 11 |
| Would refer if vCJD is suspected | 3 | 4 | |
| Only contact for support | 11 | 15 | |
| Always refer for autopsy | 15 | 21 | |
| Always refer immediately | 4 | 6 | |
| Always contact for support and refer for autopsy | 31 | 43 | |
| Reasons no referral/no contact for support (N = 8) | Unaware of the existence of these centres | 3 | 38 |
| Do not see the added value | 5 | 63 |
Legend: Knowledge of the Belgian CJD surveillance system and referral practices as reported by Belgian neurologists (N = 72) in an online survey, 2013, Belgium