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You wrote: > >I am forwarding this message to the list because I know this man will get >the best feedback from this group. This list has been running for about >15 months now and we had our first flame war this week. I must say that it >was handled well by both parties. I am impressed. Barb > >======================================================================= ===== >Barbara Patterson [log in to unmask] >HSC 2J22 905-525-9140, ext. 22403 > School of Nursing >======================================================================= ===== > >---------- Forwarded message ---------- >Date: Mon, 27 Feb 1995 12:57:31 -0500 (EST) >From: "George H. Francis" <[log in to unmask]> >To: Barbara Patterson <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Health > >Help. My wife has advanced Parkinson's disease. She is 71 years of age. >The recent article "Hope from a Knife" is encouraging. Where can I find >out more about Pallidotomy? > Where is it done? > Whom can I contact? > Something on cost? > What are the eligibility requirements for this > surgery. > Who has had the surgery....any testimonials? >Any information you can provide will be much appreciated. >My Email address: " [log in to unmask]" > > Please tell us where you are located. Be careful of "testimonials". There are, IMHO, some cases where surgery may be helpful, but careful evaluation is necessary. Best, Bob -- ******************************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S. Phone: 510-849-2555 Neurological Surgery FAX: 510-849-2557 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 USA E-Mail: [log in to unmask] CompuServe: 72303,3442 America Online: BobFink "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************************