The Kinetra DBS unit--as some one you know--does allow the patient flexibility in voltage adjustments. The neurologist sets these parameters. This flexibility is a good thing, and not. As well as making fine self-adjustments, the patient can lose track of settings. Scott >===== Original Message From Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> ===== >> It would be good to give patients the chance to learn how to properly make >> these adjustments, should the physician allow the patient to move within >> the settings. > >I find it difficult to understand how a physician would know better than the >patient when the setting is OK >maryse > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] >In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn Scott E. Antes Department of Anthropology Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5200 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn