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