Paragraph 8 I1

(1)

In any other case, P is to be taken as having been “first diagnosed” with diffuse mesothelioma where either of the conditions set out in sub-paragraph (2)(a) or (b) is met and the date of first diagnosis is to be determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (3).

(2)

The conditions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—

(a)

that a diagnosis of diffuse mesothelioma in relation to P is made following a post-mortem examination; or

(b)

that, following P’s death, a diagnosis of diffuse mesothelioma in relation to P is confirmed in writing by a health care professional without carrying out a post-mortem examination.

(3)

The date of P’s first diagnosis is the date shown on the report of the post-mortem examination or the date shown on the health care professional’s written confirmation of the diagnosis (as the case may be).

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 6.4.2014, see reg. 2(1)