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Parkinson's disease

Date: May 2012

Definition:

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

For the above definition, the following are not covered:

  • Parkinson's disease secondary to drug abuse;
  • other Parkinsonian syndromes.

No change since May 2011

 

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