"Insured Dependent" means a "Dependent" as defined, whose insurance under this Policy is in effect. "Insured Person" means a person who meets the eligibility requirements of this Policy as stated in Eligible Classes and is enrolled for this insurance, and whose insurance under this Policy is in effect. "Modified Rankin Scale" means a commonly used scale for measuring the degree of disability or dependence in the daily activities of people who have suffered a stroke. The Modified Rankin Scale runs from 0 to 6 with 0 indicating no symptoms and 6 indicating that the patient has passed away. A score of 5 indicates severe disability causing the Insured to be bedridden, incontinent and in need of constant nursing care. "Physician" means a duly licensed: (a) medical or osteopathic doctor; or (b) medical practitioner who is recognized by the law of the jurisdiction in which Treatment is provided as qualified to treat the type of Critical Illness for which claim is made. The Physician may not be the Insured or a member of his/her Immediate Family. "Rancho Los Amigos Scale" means a system used by the medical profession for measuring levels of awareness, cognition, behavior and interaction with the environment. A score of Level VII means no impairment and a Level V or less indicates severe impairment. "Recurrence" means the Diagnosis of the same Critical Illness for which a benefit has been previously paid. "Sickness" means illness, disease, pregnancy or complications from pregnancy requiring the care of a Physician. "Subsequent Occurrence" means the Diagnosis of a different Critical Illness from one for which a benefit has been previously paid. "TNM scale" means the cancer staging system developed and maintained by The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and the International Union Against Cancer (IUAC). "Transplant List" means the list maintained by the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) or its medically recognized successor organization, acting as the administrator for the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). "Treatment" means care consistent with the Diagnosis of the Insured’s Critical Illness that has the purpose of maximizing the Insured’s medical improvement. It must be provided by a Physician whose specialty or experience is most appropriate for such Critical Illness and conforms to generally accepted medical standards to effectively manage and treat the Insured's condition. LRS-9537-2-0118-IN Page 2.1
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