Table 2

Categories on whether the Andalusian Public Health System must continue offering screening mammography

CategorySubcategoryFeaturesIndicators
YesReasonHealthMortality reduction
Prevents ‘greater harm’
Few negative consequences
Nature of the testDiagnostic test
Absence of alternatives
High efficacy
Public good
Individual freedomWomen’s freedom
Capacity and right to make decisions
Type of offeringOn demand
Universal
NoReasonLack of efficacy
High cost.