Question 57 (part 2) · LEK · Screening tests
Mass screening for the presence of the disease in asymptomatic individuals is only justified if:
- A. the disease is a socially important problem.
- B. the diagnostic test is socially accepted.
- C. there is evidence from experimental clinical trials, that the use of this strategy gives more health benefits to people participating in the studies in comparison with those not undertaking such studies.
- D. the disease has a sufficiently long latency period.
- E. there is effective treatment for the disease when it is in the symptomatic phase.
Hint
Several options are necessary preconditions; look for the one that actually proves screening improves health outcomes.
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