R384-300-2. Definitions

  As used in this rule:

  (1) "Parkinson's Disease" means a chronic, progressive disorder marked by resting tremors, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, chiefly affecting middle-aged and elderly people. The disease is often asymmetric. It is associated with degeneration of the basal ganglia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Treatment with L-DOPA or dopamine agonists is virtually always helpful, although the effects may be as short as 6 months.

  (2) "Follow-up data" includes date last seen or date of death, status of disease, date of first recurrence, type of recurrence, distant site(s) of first recurrence, and the name of the physician who is following the case.

  (3) "Health care provider" includes any person who renders health care or professional services such as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, dentist, optometrist, podiatric physician, osteopathic physician, osteopathic physician and surgeon, or others rendering patient care.

  (4) "Registrar" means a person who

  (a) is employed as a registrar by the Registry and has attended their training program;

  (b) has in-depth experience with Parkinson's Disease and medical terminology relating to movement disorders; knowledge of the spectrum of providers and care settings treating PD; and knowledge of medical record discharge analysis, coding, and abstracting.