# The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Regulations 2014, Paragraph 4: Application by a person with diffuse mesothelioma


(1) The date of P’s first diagnosis is to be determined as follows.
(2) Where the advice that P has diffuse mesothelioma is given orally, the date of first diagnosis is the date shown in P’s clinical notes as being the date on which P or a connected person was advised of the diagnosis.
(3) Where the advice that P has diffuse mesothelioma is given in writing, the date of first diagnosis is—
(a) if the advice is contained in a letter, the date shown on the letter;
(b) if the advice is sent by electronic communication, the date on which the communication was sent.
(4) Where no date can be determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) or (3), or there is reason to doubt the accuracy of the date so determined, the date of first diagnosis is to be determined by such other evidence as the scheme administrator considers appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2014/9780111109106/schedule/1/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-diffuse-mesothelioma-payment-scheme-regulations-2014/schedule-1/paragraph-4
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