Back to Self Assurance definition listing Choose a year from the dropdown to view that year's definition 2009 2019 2015 2013 2012 2011 2009 2007 Terminal illness Date: July 2009 Definition: Advanced or rapidly progressing incurable illness where, in the opinions of an attending Consultant and our Chief Medical Officer, the life expectancy is no greater than 12 months.No change since April 2007 Definition update history: Terminal illness January 2019 Terminal illness December 2015 Terminal illness September 2013 Terminal illness May 2012 Terminal illness May 2011 Terminal illness July 2009 Terminal illness April 2007 Share this by email Back to Self Assurance definition listing