The diagnostic test for asbestosis had been developed by ILO in 1980. It was proposed that HRCT would be more sensitive than the ILO scheme.
Evidence from:
O Huuskonen et al. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health. Apr (2001) Vol.27 #2 p 106.
Greater sensitivity would lead to more claims but these would be lower value claims.
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