Collection and analysis of procedural information

An exemplary method includes recording procedures performed by a care provider during a follow-up consultation with a patient having an implanted device, analyzing the procedures, and recommending one or more procedures for a subsequent follow-up consultation. An exemplary programming system for an implanted device includes an input for inputting procedural information, statistical analysis software for analyzing the procedural information, and an output for outputting one or more recommended procedures based at least in part on a statistical analysis of the procedural information performed using the statistical analysis software. Other exemplary methods, devices and/or systems are also disclosed.