Parkinson's disease
Here you'll find our current definition of the critical illness, additional condition or child specific condition we cover. We've also listed any previous definitions we may have had. With each new definition we've highlighted what's changed from the previous definition.
Current definition
December 2018
Parkinson’s disease – resulting in permanent symptoms
A definite diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease by a Consultant Neurologist or Geriatrician.
There must be permanent clinical impairment of motor function with either associated tremor or muscle rigidity.
For the above definition, the following are not covered:
- Parkinsonian syndromes/Parkinsonism.
Change from the previous definition
We now accept diagnoses of Parkinson's from a geriatrician as well as a consultant neurologist.
Previous definitions
November 2015
Parkinson’s disease – resulting in permanent symptoms
A definite diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease by a consultant neurologist. There must be permanent clinical impairment of motor function with either associated tremor or muscle rigidity.
For the above definition, the following are not covered:
- Parkinsonian syndromes/Parkinsonism.