Patent ID: 6745764
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: A61B,A61M,G16H,Y10T

Abstract:
An integrated patient interface apparatus for use in providing patient feedback to an electronically controllable drug delivery system, said system including an electronic controller which electronically manages the delivery of drugs to a patient, said patient interface apparatus comprising:a portion for interfacing with a patient receiving drug delivery from the electronically controllable drug delivery system; a patient-controlled drug dosage change request device integrated into said portion, said request device being capable of activation by the patient to request a change in dosage of drug; said drug dosage change request device being electronically coupled to the electronic controller and adapted to provide dosage change request signals for use by said electronic controller in managing drug delivery to the patient; and a patient response device integrated into said portion, said response device being capable of identifying a voluntary response by the patient to stimuli and thereby transmitting a response signal to the electronic controller, said response device being adapted to provide a response signal for use by said electronic controller in managing drug delivery to the patient.