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. 2006 Oct 2;64(1):174–185. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2006.08.023

Table 1.

Factors influencing decision-making on the CJD donor deferral decision

Information
  • 1.

    Risk of transfusion transmission of vCJD

  • 2.

    Impact of deferral policy on blood supply

  • 3.

    Degree of reduction of blood supply that system can sustain
Information purveyors
  • 1.

    Think-tank

  • 2.

    Scientists

  • 3.

    Media
Values Beliefs: theoretical risk of transfusion transmission of vCJD
Ideologies: evidence-based decision-making vs. precautionary principle
Interests: protection of supply vs. safety of supply, legal, re-establishing confidence


Institutions
  • 1.

    Existence of two operators

  • 2.

    Separation of regulatory and financial responsibilities

  • 3.

    Decisions in other policy subsystems (UK, US)

  • 4.

    Legacy of the Krever Inquiry