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confirmed by a consultant
neurologist.
Self-inflicted injuries are
excluded.
28. Idiopathic
Parkinson’s
Disease
29.
Poliomyelitis
Early Parkinson’s
Disease
The unequivocal
diagnosis of idiopathic
Parkinson’s disease by a
specialist in the relevant
field.
This diagnosis must be
supported by all of the
following conditions:
• The disease cannot be
controlled with
medication; and
• There are signs of
progressive neurological
impairment
Peripheral Neuropathy
This refers to severe
peripheral motor
neuropathy resulting in
significant motor
weakness, fasciculation
and muscle wasting. The
diagnosis must be
confirmed by a consultant
neurologist as a result of
nerve conduction studies
and result in a permanent
need for the use walking
aids or a wheelchair.
Diabetic neuropathy and
Advanced Stage1
Intermediate Stage
When a Port Access or
Key hole Cardiac Surgery
'intermediate stage critical
illness' has been claimed
under this policy, the
benefit of Moderate
Coronary Artery Disease
will no longer be payable.
Loss of Use of One Limb
requiring Prosthesis
Total and irreversible loss
of use of one (1) entire
limb (above elbow or
above knee) which has
required the fitting and use
of prosthesis due to illness
or accident. This condition
must be confirmed by
specialists in the relevant
fields.
Paralysis (Irreversible
Loss of Use of Limbs)
Total and irreversible loss
of use of at least 2 entire
limbs due to injury or
disease persisting for a
period of at least 6 weeks
and with no foreseeable
possibility of recovery.
This condition must be
confirmed by a consultant
neurologist.
Self-inflicted injuries are
excluded.
Moderately Severe
Parkinson’s Disease
The unequivocal
diagnosis of idiopathic
Parkinson’s Disease by a
consultant neurologist.
This diagnosis must be
supported by all of the
following conditions:
• The disease cannot be
controlled with
medication; and
• Inability of the life
insured to perform
(whether aided or
unaided) at least 2 of the