The formation and function of the Mesothelioma Panel of the Commission of the European Communities
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities - Luxembourg
1993
32 p.
diagnosis ; European Union ; mesothelioma ; notification of occupational diseases ; report ; statistics
Health and Safety
EUR 14522
Occupational diseases
English
Bibliogr.;Charts
92-826-4821-4
This report describes the background to the formation of the CEC Mesothelioma Panel along with its terms of reference. One of the basic objectives of the Panel is the standardisation of the pathological diagnosis of mesothelioma by exchange of information between members of national panels. Other topics covered in this report: progress of the Panel; proposal for an EEC Directive on asbestos; degree of confidence in diagnosing diffuse malignant mesothelioma and criteria for its diagnosis; educational role of the Panel; achievements and the future. Names and addresses of Panel members are included
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