Outcome of the  Compensation Process Initiated by an Occupational and Environmental Diseases Center

Mathilde Scherer; Celine Lamouroux; Alizée Fiquemont; Jean-Baptiste Fassier; Laure Gautheron; Amélie Massardier-Pilonchéry; Barbara Charbotel

doi:10.23749/mdl.v115i1.15517

Authors

Mathilde Scherer CRPPE-Lyon, Centre Régional de Pathologies Professionnelles et Environnementales de Lyon, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre Bénite, France
Celine Lamouroux Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Université Gustave Eiffel—Ifsttar, Umrestte, UMR T 9405, Domaine Rockefeller, 8 Avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9674-1070
Alizée Fiquemont CRPPE-Lyon, Centre Régional de Pathologies Professionnelles et Environnementales de Lyon, Centre Hospita-lier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre Bénite, France
Jean-Baptiste Fassier CRPPE-Lyon, Centre Régional de Pathologies Professionnelles et Environnementales de Lyon, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre Bénite, France
Laure Gautheron CRPPE-Lyon, Centre Régional de Pathologies Professionnelles et Environnementales de Lyon, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre Bénite, France
Amélie Massardier-Pilonchéry CRPPE-Lyon, Centre Régional de Pathologies Professionnelles et Environnementales de Lyon, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre Bénite, France
Barbara Charbotel Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Université Gustave Eiffel—Ifsttar, Umrestte, UMR T 9405, Domaine Rockefeller, 8 Avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France

Keywords:

occupational disease, compensation, cancer, interstitial lung disease, medical and social support

Abstract

Background: Regional Centers for Occupational and Environmental Pathologies (CRPPE) are responsible for identifying possible occupational etiologies of pathologies. When an occupational origin is determined, an Initial Medical Certificate (IMC) is given to the patient to allow him to initiate a procedure for recognition as an occupational disease (OD) by his health insurance organization. Objectives: The main aim of this study was to investigate the outcome of occupational disease claims in patients who received an IMC delivered by the CRPPE of Lyon. Methods: A telephone interview was systematically conducted with patients who consulted the CRPPE for a claim for occupational disease recognition between 07/2020 and 06/2021, about six months after the consultation. It was conducted by a physician using a standardized questionnaire. Results: Out of 128 patients eligible for this study, 98 were included. Diseases of the respiratory system (34.7%) and cancers (28.6%) were the most common pathologies in our population. A process of OD compensation was initiated by 86 patients (87.8%). At the time of the study, the outcome was favorable for 63 patients (73.3%). Moreover, 18 patients (18.4%) wished for additional help from the CRPPE to carry out the procedures. Nine patients requested a new consultation, including five who still needed to complete the process. Conclusion: This study shows the benefit of a consultation by occupational disease consultants. However, difficulties still need to be solved in these procedures. Thus, the systematic follow-up of patients shows its advantages. The provision of support to carry out the process seems necessary.

Author Biography

Mathilde Scherer, CRPPE-Lyon, Centre Régional de Pathologies Professionnelles et Environnementales de Lyon, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre Bénite, France

CRPPE-Lyon, Centre Régional de Pathologies Professionnelles et Environnementales de Lyon, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre Bénite, France

Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Université Gustave Eiffel—Ifsttar, Umrestte, UMR T 9405, Domaine Rockefeller, 8 Avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France

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