The first British Thoracic Society (BTS) Statement on Mesothelioma (MM) was published in 2001 by a Working Party of the Standards of Care Committee of the BTS in response to a request by the National Health Executive in England. In the last 5 years enough progress has been made to justify the preparation of a second statement.  The 2007 Statement should be read in conjunction with the 2007 Mesothelioma Framework produced by the Department of Health’s Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Advisory Group.

BTS Statement on Malignant Mesothelioma

Other Useful Links

Best practice guidance for coroners
BLF has been working with the Coroners’ Society of England and Wales and BTS to produce a series of best practice guidance for coroners. These were launched at a Parliamentary Reception to mark Action Mesothelioma Day on 27 February. You can download the leaflets below:

Mesothelioma inquests in England and Wales – Best practice suggestions for Coroners
Download here

Mesothelioma inquests in England and Wales – Information for clinicians to share with people affected by mesothelioma
Download here

Mesothelioma/asbestos related disease – Pro forma to be completed after diagnosis 
Download here