Back to Self Assurance definition listing Choose a year from the dropdown to view that year's definition 2001 2019 2015 2013 2012 2011 2009 2007 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 Coma Date: July 2001 Definition: A state of unconsciousness resulting in permanent neurological deficit. Coma secondary to alcohol or drug misuse is not covered. (No requirement of "use of life support systems for a period of at least 96 hours"). Definition update history: Coma January 2019 Coma December 2015 Coma September 2013 Coma May 2012 Coma May 2011 Coma July 2009 Coma April 2007 Coma November 2003 Coma March 2003 Coma December 2002 Coma September 2002 Coma April 2002 Coma July 2001 Coma March 2001 Coma June 2000 Coma January 2000 Coma July 1999 Share this by email Back to Self Assurance definition listing