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Legal analysis: The diagnostic standards for occupational diseases and the methods for the diagnosis and appraisal of occupational diseases shall be formulated by the health administrative department.

Legal basis: Law of the People's Republic of China on the Treatment of Occupational Disease Prevention and Control Article 45 The diagnostic standards for occupational diseases and the methods for the diagnosis and appraisal of occupational diseases shall be formulated by the health administrative department. The measures for the appraisal of the level of occupational disease and disability shall be formulated by the administrative department of labor and social security in conjunction with the administrative department of health of the State Department of Training.

Legal analysis: In China, the health administrative department (Ministry of Health) is responsible for formulating diagnostic standards for occupational diseases and methods for the diagnosis and identification of occupational diseases; The administrative department of labor and social security (Ministry of Labor and Social Security) and the administrative department of health (Ministry of Health) jointly formulate a method for the identification of occupational disease and disability levels. According to the relevant provisions of the National Administrative Measures for the Diagnosis and Appraisal of Occupational Diseases:

Article 36 Where a party concerned has any objection to the conclusion of the diagnosis of an occupational disease made by an occupational disease diagnosis institution, he or she may, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the occupational disease diagnosis certificate, apply to the health administrative department of the city divided into districts where the occupational disease diagnosis institution is located for appraisal. The Occupational Disease Diagnosis and Appraisal Committee at the districted city level is responsible for the first appraisal of occupational disease diagnosis disputes. If the parties are not satisfied with the conclusion of the appraisal of occupational diseases at the districted city level, they may, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the appraisal letter, apply to the provincial health administrative department for the location of the original appraisal organization for re-appraisal.

The two-level appraisal system is implemented for the appraisal of occupational diseases, and the rough conclusion of the provincial occupational disease appraisal bridge is the final appraisal.

Legal basis: Administrative Measures for the Diagnosis and Appraisal of Occupational Diseases Article 5 The people's health administrative departments of provinces, autonomous districts and municipalities directly under the Central Government (hereinafter referred to as the provincial health administrative departments) shall formulate a plan for the establishment of occupational disease diagnosis institutions in combination with the prevention and control of occupational diseases in their respective administrative regions, and implement them after approval by the provincial people.

Legal Analysis: The Administrative Measures for the Diagnosis and Appraisal of Occupational Diseases have been deliberated and adopted at the second committee meeting on December 4, 2020, and will come into force on the date of promulgation.

Legal basis: "Administrative Measures for the Diagnosis and Appraisal of Occupational Diseases" Article 1 In order to standardize the diagnosis and appraisal of occupational diseases and strengthen the management of diagnosis and appraisal of occupational diseases, these measures are formulated in accordance with the Law of the Chinese People on the Prevention and Treatment of Occupational Hail and Occupational Diseases (hereinafter referred to as the "Law on the Prevention and Treatment of Occupational Hail and Land Diseases").

Administrative Measures for the Diagnosis and Appraisal of Occupational Diseases: Purpose and Scope of Application, Occupational Disease Diagnosis and Appraisal Institutions, and Settlement of Diagnosis and Appraisal Disputes.

1. Purpose and scope of application: The purpose of the measures is to ensure that patients with occupational diseases receive timely diagnosis and identification, and to protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers. It applies to workers working in China.

2. Occupational disease diagnosis and appraisal institutions: The measures stipulate the principles and conditions for the establishment of occupational disease diagnosis and appraisal institutions to ensure that they have scientific, professional and independent capabilities. It includes a comprehensive analysis of work environment assessment, occupational exposure history, and clinical symptoms.

The procedures for the diagnosis and identification of occupational diseases are clarified, including the investigation of occupational disease history, physical examination and laboratory testing. The procedures for reporting and notifying the results of the diagnosis and appraisal of occupational diseases are established to ensure that the relevant information and the relevant information are communicated to the workers and employers in a timely manner.

3. Diagnosis and appraisal dispute settlement: The Measures have established a mechanism for the settlement of diagnosis and appraisal disputes, including procedures such as application and arbitration, so as to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of workers.

The method for diagnosing occupational diseases is as follows

Doctors perform a detailed physical examination, including a systemic examination of the whole body, to look for signs and symptoms that may be associated with occupational diseases.

Laboratory tests: Doctors may order patients to undergo a series of laboratory tests, including blood tests, urine tests, pulmonary function tests, etc., to evaluate the physiological function status of the body and detect possible indicators of occupational diseases. Imaging tests:

For some occupational diseases such as pneumoconiosis and radiation diseases, doctors may perform imaging examinations such as X-rays and CT scans to observe the location and extent of the lesions.

Occupational assessment: Based on the work environment, occupational exposure history, and diagnostic results, the doctor will conduct an occupational assessment of the patient to determine the association between the disease and the work environment.