The formation and function of the Mesothelioma Panel of the Commission of the European Communities

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 to...

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Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Luxembourg 1993
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19203094124910212769-The-formation-and-function-of-.htm
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Summary: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
Physical Description:32 p.
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