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Parkinson's disease

Date: July 2009

Definition:

A definite diagnosis of Parkinson's disease by a Consultant Neurologist. There must be permanent clinical impairment of motor function with assiciated tremor, rigidity of movement and postural instability.

For the above definition, the following is not covered:

  • Parkinson's disease secondary to drug abuse.

No change since April 2007

 

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