I have received the following mesage from a lawyer seeking some
statistical input. If anybody is interested in this, they should
contact Mr. Hassell directly, NOT me.
Martin
CR Hassell wrote:
> Dear Sir:
>
> For a research project and paper I am seeking someone who can analyze
> a statutory section in a state workers' compensation Act. Briefly,
> under the omnibus or "catch-all" provision of the law in
> question, compensation is allowed for disability due to occupational
> disease. OD is established by proof of disease/injury caused
> by exposure to harmful agents or activities in the workplace, and
> proof of increased risk. Relevant epidemiological studies
> and physician testimony from treating MD or forensic expert is usually
> required. The increased risk qualifier or test is whether the injured
> employee's history of exposure or activities that led to injury placed
> him at greater risk of developing his disease than members of the
> general public outside his particular employment. The precise
> language is: "...excluding all ordinary diseases of life to which the
> general public is equally exposed outside of the ermployment." It
> seems not entirely a medical question. The keys seem to be the
> modifier "equal" and the cohorts compared, i.e., one specific worker's
> exposure experience vs. that of the entire general public. Is this an
> issue a medical statistician can analyze? If not, can you suggest who
> might? Thank you.
>
> C.R. Hassell, Jr.
> Attorney at Law
> Raleigh, NC USA
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J. Martin Bland
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Dept. of Health Sciences
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University of York
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