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We know you have questions and concerns about DBS beyond what we can answer. That is why we have our Patient Ambassador program: connect with someone who has been in your shoes. We can connect you with a Patient Ambassador who can share their experience leading up to and after receiving DBS.

Speak with a DBS Patient Ambassador​

What Is the Patient Ambassador Program?​

The Patient Ambassador Program lets you and your family connect directly with someone who has Parkinson’s Disease or Essential Tremor, understands the disease firsthand, and is currently living with a Boston Scientific Deep Brain Stimulation system. Patient Ambassadors volunteer their time to share their experiences and answer your questions from a patient perspective. They are not employees of Boston Scientific and do not give medical advice.

Learn about the following topics and more!

  • What DBS feels like and how it helps manage their disease​ 
  • How Parkinson’s Disease (PD) or Essential Tremor (ET) has affected their work and family life before and after DBS​ 
  • What PD or ET symptoms they’ve experienced & treatments they’ve tried

Call 1-833-327-1473 or click below to schedule a call.

Schedule a call with a DBS Patient Ambassador​

Have DBS and want to tell your story?

We want to hear from you!​

Share your story about living with a DBS system to help others considering the procedure

Share your story

Become a Patient Ambassador​

What is a Patient Ambassador?​

If DBS has changed your life and you are looking to help others do the same, consider becoming a Patient Ambassador. 

What it takes:

  • Being a current Boston Scientific DBS Patient​
  • Willing to share their experience with Parkinson’s or Essential Tremor with others considering DBS
  • Being a Patient Ambassador is completely voluntary. You can opt out of the program at any time.

What does becoming a Patient Ambassador involve?​

Your stories are inspiring! Becoming a Patient Ambassador involves: ​

  • Choosing to volunteer as much or as little as you would like
  • Speaking with patients on the phone, participating in webinars or events
  • Describing your personal experience with DBS therapy in a truthful and clear way. Don’t worry, you are not expected to become an expert on DBS and can not give medical advice. ​

How can I become a patient ambassador?​

Connect with a Boston Scientific Representative to explore becoming a DBS Patient Ambassador.

Become a DBS Patient Ambassador​

References:

1. Boston Scientific, Patient Ambassador Training Program Guide NM-578403-AB. Copyright 2021.​ ​2. Boston Scientific, Patient Ambassador Training Deck NM-582713-AB. Copyright 2021.​

Indication for Use: The Boston Scientific Vercise™ PC, Vercise Gevia™, Vercise Genus™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems are indicated for use in:
-Bilateral stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) as an adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of moderate to advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson’s disease (PD) that are not adequately controlled with medication.
-Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) as an adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson’s disease (PD) that are not adequately controlled with medication.
-Unilateral thalamic stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) is indicated for the suppression of tremor in the upper extremity. The system is intended for use in patients who are diagnosed with essential tremor or parkinsonian tremor not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability. 
-Bilateral stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) of the thalamus for the suppression of disabling upper extremity tremor in adult essential tremor patients whose tremor is not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability.

The Boston Scientific Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation System is indicated for use in:
-Bilateral stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) as an adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of moderate to advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson’s disease (PD) that are not adequately controlled with medication.

Contraindications: The Boston Scientific Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Systems are not recommended for patients who will be exposed to the following procedures: Diathermy as either a treatment for a medical condition or as part of a surgical procedure, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).  The safety of these therapies in patients implanted with the Boston Scientific DBS System has not been established.  Patients implanted with Boston Scientific DBS Systems without ImageReady™ MRI Technology should not be exposed to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Patients implanted with the Vercise Gevia or Vercise Genus or Vercise Genus Mixed System with M8 Adapter or Vercise DBS Lead-Only System (before Stimulator is implanted) with ImageReady MRI Technology are Full Body MR Conditional only when exposed to the MRI environment under the specific conditions defined in ImageReady MRI Guidelines for Boston Scientific DBS Systems.  Boston Scientific DBS Systems are not recommended for patients who are unable to operate the system or are poor surgical candidates or who experience unsuccessful test stimulation.

Warnings: Unauthorized modification to the medical devices is prohibited.  You should not be exposed to high stimulation levels.  High level of stimulation may damage brain tissue.  Patients implanted with a Boston Scientific DBS System may be at risk for intracranial hemorrhages (bleeding in the brain) during DBS lead placement.  Strong electromagnetic fields, such as power generators, security screeners or theft detection systems, can potentially turn the stimulator off, or cause unpredictable changes in stimulation. The system should not be charged while sleeping.  If you notice new onset or worsening depression, changes in mood or behavior or impulse control, or have thoughts of suicide contact your physician or emergency services immediately.  Chemical burns may result if the Stimulator housing is ruptured or pierced.  The Boston Scientific DBS Systems may interfere with the operation of implanted stimulation devices, such as cardiac pacemakers, implanted cardioverter defibrillators, or medication delivery pumps. Patients should operate motorized vehicles or potentially dangerous machinery with caution.  It is unknown if the device may hurt an unborn baby. Your doctor may be able to provide additional information on the Boston Scientific DBS Systems.  For complete indications for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and side effects, see DBSandME.com or call 833-DBS-INFO or 833-327-4636.
Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.