DEFINITION:
Parkinson's Disease means the diagnosis by a physician, who is a certified neurologist, licensed and practicing in Canada, that the insured has primary idiopathic Parkinson's Disease which is characterized by two or more of the following clinical manifestations: (a) tremor; (b) muscle rigidity; (c) bradykinesia (abnormal slowness of movement, sluggishness of physical and mental responses). All other types of Parkinsonism are excluded from this insured covered condition.

INTERPRETATION:
Parkinson's Disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. There are three main characteristics: tremor, slow movements and muscular rigidity. This definition only covers 'idiopathic' Parkinson's Disease. Idiopathic means that the disease must have originated from a primary unknown cause. Any form of Parkinsonism resulting from a known cause, such as certain drugs, toxic chemicals, or an injury, will not be covered under this definition.