# The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Regulations 2014, Paragraph 8: Application by a dependant of a person with diffuse mesothelioma


(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).

---
Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2014/9780111109106/schedule/1/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-diffuse-mesothelioma-payment-scheme-regulations-2014/schedule-1/paragraph-8
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.