Role and Issues of Physicians in Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System for Mesothelioma Development

Objective. Mesothelioma patients can apply to the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System. However, the evaluation of occupational exposure is a heavy load for physicians. The current status of asbestos exposure interviews has not been clarified. Study Design. A questionnaire survey was conducted on patients, and a stepwise regression analysis was conducted with application (certification) for Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System as the dependent variable and three "physician's response" items and five "reasons for application for Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System" items as independent variables. Results. Patients were more likely to apply for workers' compensation insurance when they received more information from their physicians (b=0.276, t[88]=2.336, p=0.021, β=0.242). We also found an increase in applications for Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System when there was an increase in advice and suggestions from patient groups (b=0.569, t[88]=5.373, p