Medical information system and medical image diagnosis device

Abstract

To provide postscript information included in patient information newly revealed during inspection to various systems used in a hospital.SOLUTION: A medical information system comprises a first acquisition unit and a notification unit on a side of a medical image diagnosis device. The first acquisition unit acquires postscript information that is new information on a subject to be photographed as structured information added to image data acquired by using the medical image diagnosis device. The notification unit, in response to the acquisition of postscript information, gives notification about the postscript information to at least one management server managing patient information that is information unique to the subject via a network.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings relate to a medical information system and a medical image diagnostic apparatus.

[0002] When a patient undergoes an examination, there are cases where the patient changes doctors, medical departments, hospitals, etc. Conventionally, various systems used within a hospital share patient information based on standardized specifications in order to share patient information with each other.

[0003] However, when a patient is examined, information that is not included in the patient information, such as allergy information, may become clear for the first time. Furthermore, the clear information may not be reflected in the patient information held in the electronic medical record, for example. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2008-217583 A [Patent Document 2] International Publication No. 2011 / 4632 [Patent Document 3] JP 2008-272301 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] One of the problems to be solved by the embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings is to provide supplementary information contained in newly revealed patient information during an examination to various systems used in hospitals. However, the problems to be solved by the embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings are not limited to the above problem. Problems corresponding to the effects of each configuration shown in the embodiments described below can also be positioned as other problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A medical information system according to an embodiment includes a first acquisition unit and a notification unit on the medical image diagnostic device side. The first acquisition unit acquires supplementary information, which is new information about a subject to be imaged, as structured information accompanying image data acquired using the medical image diagnostic device. In response to acquisition of the supplementary information, the notification unit notifies at least one management server that manages patient information, which is information unique to the subject, of the supplementary information via a network. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a medical information system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of the additional information according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the console according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the radiation information server according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the processing contents of the medical information system according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Hereinafter, a medical information system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, parts with the same reference numerals perform similar operations, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted as appropriate.

[0009] (Embodiment) 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a medical information system 1 according to an embodiment. The medical information system 1 includes a modality 10, a radiology information server 20, a hospital information server 30, an entrance / exit management server 40, an image management and storage server 50, and an operation terminal 60.

[0010] Furthermore, each system and each device is connected to be able to communicate with each other via a network. Note that the configuration shown in Fig. 1 is an example, and the number of each system and each device may be changed as desired. Furthermore, devices not shown in Fig. 1 may be connected to the network. That is, although the medical information system 1 shown in Fig. 1 includes one modality 10, the modality 10 may be two or more.

[0011] The modality 10 is a medical imaging diagnostic device that captures an image of a patient (subject) and collects medical images. The modality 10 is, for example, an X-ray CT (Computed Tomography) device, an X-ray diagnostic device, an ultrasound diagnostic device, a magnetic resonance imaging device, a nuclear medicine radiological device, a mammography device, etc. In this embodiment, for the sake of concrete explanation, it is assumed that the modality 10 is an X-ray CT device.

[0012] The modality 10 as an X-ray CT device irradiates X-rays to a patient to be examined in accordance with an order from the radiation information server 20, and captures X-ray image data of the patient using the X-rays that have passed through the patient. The modality 10 also transmits the X-ray image data generated by the imaging to the radiation information server 20.

[0013] The modality 10 (X-ray CT apparatus) according to this embodiment includes a gantry (stand), a cradle (bed), an imaging section, and a console 70 (operating device). In the console 70, supplementary information about the patient can be input.

[0014] Here, the "additional information" is patient information that is newly identified and managed on the modality 10 side. Also, the "patient information" is information specific to the patient. Examples of the additional information include information about the patient, such as "has an allergy to contrast agent A" or "has an implant," immediately before the actual CT scan.

[0015] Examples of patient information include information included in electronic medical records such as patient ID, sex, age, medical history, doctor's findings, medication history, etc., medical images of the patient acquired in the past, orders used to acquire the medical images (including the purpose of the examination, the imaging area, the imaging conditions, etc.), examination results of the patient, etc. For example, electronic medical records of patient information are managed in the hospital information server 30, image data are managed in the image management and storage server 50, and order information is managed in the radiology information server 20.

[0016] The supplementary information can be input as, for example, DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine) structured data (tag information) in the console 70 of the modality 10. In addition, the console 70 executes image reconstruction processing using the projection data acquired by imaging, and generates an X-ray CT image.

[0017] Here, the DICOM tag will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the additional information.

[0018] Specifically, in the appended information, attributes are associated with each DICOM tag. An attribute is information that indicates the contents of the patient information. For example, a DICOM tag (0010,0010) is associated with a patient name. The patient name shown in FIG. 2 is "AAAA." For example, a DICOM tag (0010,0020) is associated with a patient ID (patient identifier) ​​that can identify the patient. The patient ID shown in FIG. 2 is "ID12345."

[0019] For example, the DICOM tag (0010,2110) is associated with allergy information regarding the patient's allergies. The allergy information is information for identifying the contrast agent used in modality 10 in the event of side effects. If the subject has allergies, it is necessary to set imaging conditions that take the allergy into consideration in the examination with modality 10, so it is useful to add this as patient information. The allergy information shown in Figure 2 is "Contrast Agent A."

[0020] For example, the DICOM tag (0010,4000) is associated with a comment about the patient, for example, implant information. The implant information is information for identifying the implant when the subject undergoing the examination has an implant. When the subject has an implant, it is necessary to set imaging conditions that take the implant into account in the examination of modality 10, so it is useful to add the implant as patient information. The implant information shown in Figure 2 is "nail (implant) in spine."

[0021] For example, the attributes of the DICOM tags (0038,0020) and (0038,0021) indicate the update date and update time. The update date and update time are identification information for identifying the date and time when the patient information was updated. The update date and update time are the date and time when the medical staff input and updated the patient information after the examination by the modality 10 was completed.

[0022] In addition, because medical staff enter patient information after the subject has completed the examination, the update date and update time can also be considered as the time when the patient left the examination room. By knowing the exit time, medical staff can know the places the patient has visited and can manage the patient's entry and exit. The update date shown in Figure 2 is the "Admitting Date" and the update time is the "Admitting Time."

[0023] In addition, by associating attributes with each DICOM tag, the appended information, including allergy information, implant information, and exit time (update date), can acquire (interpret) patient information notified by various systems of the medical information system 1, and can update the patient information in the various systems. Note that appended information is not limited to this.

[0024] Returning to FIG. 1, the radiology information server 20 manages various types of information related to the radiology department. The radiology information server 20 is an example of a management server. In other words, the radiology information server 20 is a server device that manages a RIS (Radiology Information System). The radiology information server 20 is realized by computer equipment such as a workstation.

[0025] The radiation information server 20 also stores patient identification information (e.g., a patient ID) on the patient undergoing the examination, radiation dose record information, etc. in a memory circuit of the own device. The radiation dose record information is information on the record of the radiation dose of the patient when the modality 10 acquires X-ray image data.

[0026] The radiology information server 20 receives an order from the operation terminal 60, and manages examinations in the radiology department in accordance with the order. The radiology information server 20 transmits the received order to the modality 10.

[0027] The hospital information server 30 manages various information related to patients, such as patients, and electronic medical records for each patient. The hospital information server 30 is an example of a management server. The hospital information server 30 is, for example, a Hospital Information System (HIS). The hospital information server 30 is realized by computer equipment such as a workstation. The hospital information server 30 stores electronic medical records and examination orders in the memory circuitry of its own device, etc. The electronic medical records are data containing the medical records of the patient. The examination orders are data requesting imaging of the patient using the modality 10.

[0028] The entrance / exit management server 40 manages various information related to the entrance and exit of patients. The entrance / exit management server 40 is an example of a management server. The entrance / exit management server 40 is realized by a computer device such as a workstation. The entrance / exit management server 40 stores, for example, information related to the entrance and exit of patients, and date and time information when the patients were examined by the modality 10 in a memory circuit or the like of its own device.

[0029] The image management and storage server 50 is a server device that stores image data such as X-ray image data generated by the modality 10. The image management and storage server 50 is an example of a management server. The image management and storage server 50 is, for example, a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System). The image management and storage server 50 is realized by a computer device such as a workstation.

[0030] The operation terminal 60 is a terminal operated by a medical professional such as a doctor. The operation terminal 60 is an example of a medical processing device. The operation terminal 60 is realized by a computer device such as a personal computer or a tablet terminal. The operation terminal 60 is, for example, a terminal that inputs an examination order and notifies the radiation information server 20 of the examination order.

[0031] Next, the configuration of the console 70 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0032] 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the console 70 according to this embodiment. The console 70 includes a communication interface 71, an input interface 72, a display 73, a storage circuit 74, and a processing circuit 75. Note that the configuration of the console 70 is not limited to this.

[0033] The communication interface 71 is connected to the processing circuit 75, and controls the transmission and communication of various data between each device connected via the network. For example, the communication interface 71 is realized by a network card, a network adapter, a NIC (Network Interface Controller), or the like.

[0034] The input interface 72 is connected to the processing circuitry 75, converts an input operation received from an operator (medical worker) into an electrical signal, and outputs the electrical signal to the processing circuitry 75. Specifically, the input interface 72 converts an input operation received from the operator into an electrical signal, and outputs the electrical signal to the processing circuitry 75.

[0035] The input interface 72 is realized, for example, by a trackball, a switch button, a mouse, a keyboard, a touchpad that performs input operations by touching the operating surface, a touch screen in which the display screen and touchpad are integrated, a non-contact input circuit using an optical sensor, and a voice input circuit.

[0036] In this specification, the input interface 72 is not limited to an interface having physical operation parts such as a mouse, a keyboard, etc. For example, an example of the input interface 72 also includes an electrical signal processing circuit that receives an electrical signal corresponding to an input operation from an external input device provided separately from the device and outputs the electrical signal to a control circuit.

[0037] The display 73 is connected to the processing circuit 75, and displays various information and various image data output from the processing circuit 75. For example, the display 73 is realized by a liquid crystal display, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, an organic EL (OLED: Organic Electro Luminescence Display) display, a plasma display, a touch screen, or the like.

[0038] The memory circuitry 74 is connected to the processing circuitry 75 and stores various data. The memory circuitry 74 is an example of a memory unit. The memory circuitry 74 stores patient information of the subject. The memory circuitry 74 also stores various programs that the processing circuitry 75 reads out and executes to realize various functions. For example, the memory circuitry 74 is realized by a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, a hard disk, an optical disk, or the like.

[0039] The processing circuitry 75 controls the overall operation of the console 70. The processing circuitry 75 includes, for example, an acquisition function 751, an input function 752, a display control function 753, and a notification function 754. In the embodiment, each processing function performed by the acquisition function 751, the input function 752, the display control function 753, and the notification function 754 is stored in the storage circuitry 74 in the form of a program executable by a computer.

[0040] The processing circuitry 75 is a processor that realizes a function corresponding to each program by reading and executing the programs from the storage circuitry 74. In other words, the processing circuitry 75 in a state in which each program has been read has each function shown in the processing circuitry 75 in FIG.

[0041] In FIG. 3, the acquisition function 751, the input function 752, the display control function 753, and the notification function 754 are described as being realized by a single processor. However, it is also possible to configure the processing circuit 75 by combining a plurality of independent processors, and realize the functions by each processor executing a program.

[0042] In addition, in FIG. 3, a single memory circuit such as memory circuit 74 is described as storing a program corresponding to each processing function, but a plurality of memory circuits may be distributed and arranged, and processing circuit 75 may be configured to read out the corresponding program from each individual memory circuit.

[0043] The term "processor" used in the above description refers to circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphical Processing Unit), or an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (e.g., a Simple Programmable Logic Device (SPLD), a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD), and a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)).

[0044] The processor realizes its functions by reading and executing the programs stored in the memory circuitry 74. Note that instead of storing the programs in the memory circuitry 74, the programs may be directly embedded in the circuits of the processor. In this case, the processor realizes its functions by reading and executing the programs embedded in the circuits.

[0045] The acquisition function 751 acquires various information from the hospital information server 30. The acquisition function 751 is an example of an acquisition unit. The acquisition function 751 acquires the electronic medical record from the hospital information server 30.

[0046] The acquisition function 751 also acquires additional information, which is new information about the subject to be imaged, as structured information accompanying the image data acquired using the modality 10. Furthermore, the acquisition function 751 acquires the additional information as a DICOM tag of the image data.

[0047] The input function 752 inputs supplementary information. Before imaging is performed by the modality 10, the input function 752 inputs supplementary information, which is new information about the subject to be imaged that is not included in the patient information included in the electronic medical record acquired by the acquisition function 751, as information on the image data acquired by the modality 10.

[0048] The appended information is, for example, allergy information and implant information. Furthermore, the input function 752 inputs the appended information and inputs the update date when the patient information was updated. Note that the input function 752 may obtain the update date from, for example, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) included in the console 70 and add it to the patient information. Note that the functions of the input function 752 are not limited to this.

[0049] The display control function 753 displays various screens on the display 73. The display control function 753 is an example of a display control unit. The display control function 753 displays, for example, the electronic medical record acquired by the acquisition function 751. The display control function 753 displays, for example, the patient information input by the input function 752. Note that the display control function 753 is not limited to displaying patient information, and may display other information.

[0050] The notification function 754 determines whether or not the patient information includes additional information. The notification function 754 is an example of a notification unit. The notification function 754 determines whether or not new additional information is included in the patient information input by the input function 752. Furthermore, when new additional information is included in the patient information input by the input function 752, the notification function 754 notifies the radiation information server 20 and the image management and storage server 50 of the additional information via the network.

[0051] Furthermore, when a tag for identifying the appended information (for example, a DICOM tag) is attached, the notification function 754 notifies the appended information to the radiation information server 20 and the image management and storage server 50. Furthermore, the notification function 754 notifies an update notification for updating the patient information to the radiation information server 20 and the image management and storage server 50. Note that the notification function 754 is not limited to notifying the radiation information server 20 and the image management and storage server 50 of the patient information, and may notify other management servers.

[0052] The notification function 754 can prompt the updating of patient information recorded in the radiation information server 20 and the image management storage server 50 by notifying the radiation information server 20 of newly inputted supplementary information. Furthermore, the radiation information server 20 and the image management storage server 50 can manage the patient information in the latest state by being notified of the patient information including the supplementary information. Furthermore, since the radiation information server 20 and the image management storage server 50 can manage the patient information in the latest state, at the time of the next examination, the imaging conditions can be set in advance based on the contents included in the supplementary information.

[0053] Next, the configuration of the radiation information server 20 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0054] 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the radiation information server 20 according to this embodiment. The radiation information server 20 includes a communication interface 21, a storage circuitry 22, and a processing circuitry 24. Note that the configuration of the radiation information server 20 is not limited to this.

[0055] The configurations of the hospital information server 30, the entrance / exit management server 40, and the image management storage server 50 are similar to the configuration of the radiation information server 20. Therefore, for the configurations of the hospital information server 30, the entrance / exit management server 40, and the image management storage server 50, please refer to the explanation of the configuration of the radiation information server 20.

[0056] The communication interface 21 is connected to the processing circuit 24, and controls the transmission and communication of various data between each device connected via a network. For example, the communication interface 21 is realized by a network card, a network adapter, a NIC (Network Interface Controller), or the like.

[0057] The memory circuitry 22 is connected to the processing circuitry 24 and stores various data. The memory circuitry 22 is an example of a memory unit. The memory circuitry 22 stores patient information of the subject. The memory circuitry 22 also stores various programs that the processing circuitry 24 reads out and executes to realize various functions. For example, the memory circuitry 22 is realized by a semiconductor memory element such as a random access memory (RAM) or a flash memory, a hard disk, an optical disk, or the like.

[0058] The display 23 is connected to the processing circuit 24 and displays various information and various image data output from the processing circuit 24. For example, the display 23 is realized by a liquid crystal display, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, an organic EL (OLED: Organic Electro Luminescence Display) display, a plasma display, a touch panel, or the like.

[0059] The processing circuitry 24 controls the overall operation of the radiation information server 20. The processing circuitry 24 includes, for example, an acquisition function 241, an update function 242, and a notification function 243. In the embodiment, each processing function performed by the acquisition function 241, the update function 242, and the notification function 243 is stored in the storage circuitry 22 in the form of a program executable by a computer.

[0060] The processing circuitry 24 is a processor that realizes a function corresponding to each program by reading and executing the programs from the storage circuitry 22. In other words, the processing circuitry 24 in a state in which each program has been read has each function shown in the processing circuitry 24 in FIG.

[0061] In FIG. 4, the acquisition function 241, the update function 242, and the notification function 243 are described as being realized by a single processor, but the processing circuit 24 may be configured by combining a plurality of independent processors, and each processor may realize the functions by executing a program.

[0062] In addition, in FIG. 4, a single memory circuit such as memory circuit 22 is described as storing a program corresponding to each processing function, but a plurality of memory circuits may be distributed and arranged, and processing circuit 24 may be configured to read out the corresponding program from each individual memory circuit.

[0063] The term "processor" used in the above description refers to circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphical Processing Unit), or an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (e.g., a Simple Programmable Logic Device (SPLD), a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD), and a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)).

[0064] The processor realizes its functions by reading and executing the programs stored in the memory circuitry 22. Note that instead of storing the programs in the memory circuitry 22, the programs may be directly embedded in the circuitry of the processor. In this case, the processor realizes its functions by reading and executing the programs embedded in the circuitry.

[0065] Furthermore, the processing circuitry 24 of the hospital information server 30 controls the overall operation of the hospital information server 30. The processing circuitry 24 of the entrance / exit management server 40 controls the overall operation of the entrance / exit management server 40. The processing circuitry 24 of the image management and storage server 50 controls the overall operation of the image management and storage server 50.

[0066] The acquisition function 241 acquires the additional information from the console 70. The acquisition function 241 is an example of an acquisition unit. The acquisition function 241 acquires the additional information from the console 70 via the network. The acquisition function 241 stores the acquired additional information in the memory circuitry 22.

[0067] In addition, the acquisition function 241 of the hospital information server 30 acquires the supplementary information from the radiation information server 20 via the network. The acquisition function 241 of the entrance / exit management server 40 acquires the supplementary information from the hospital information server 30 via the network. The acquisition function 241 of the image management storage server 50 acquires the supplementary information from the console 70 via the network.

[0068] The update function 242 updates the patient information. The update function 242 is an example of an update unit. The update function 242 updates the patient information stored in the memory circuitry 22 by the acquisition function 241 based on the additional information. This allows the update function 242 to manage the patient information in the latest state.

[0069] The notification function 243 determines whether or not the patient information includes additional information. The notification function 243 is an example of a notification unit. The notification function 243 determines whether or not new additional information is included in the patient information acquired by the acquisition function 241. Furthermore, when new additional information is included in the patient information acquired by the acquisition function 241, the notification function 243 notifies the hospital information server 30 of the additional information.

[0070] Furthermore, when a tag for identifying the appended information (as an example, a DICOM tag) is attached, the notification function 243 notifies the hospital information server 30 of the appended information. Furthermore, the notification function 243 notifies the hospital information server 30 of an update notification for updating the patient information. Note that the notification function 243 is not limited to the hospital information server 30, and may notify other management servers of the patient information.

[0071] The notification function 243 can prompt the hospital information server 30 to update the patient information recorded in the hospital information server 30 by notifying the hospital information server 30 of the newly inputted additional information. Furthermore, the hospital information server 30 can manage the patient information in the latest state by being notified of the patient information including the additional information.

[0072] Furthermore, when new additional information is included in the patient information acquired by the acquisition function 241 of the hospital information server 30, the notification function 243 of the hospital information server 30 notifies the entry / exit management server 40 of the additional information. When a tag (as an example, a DICOM tag) for identifying the additional information is added, the notification function 243 of the hospital information server 30 notifies the entry / exit management server 40 of the additional information. Furthermore, the notification function 243 of the hospital information server 30 notifies the entry / exit management server 40 of an update notification for updating the patient information.

[0073] The notification function 243 of the hospital information server 30 can prompt the entry / exit management server 40 to update the patient information recorded in the entry / exit management server 40 by notifying the entry / exit management server 40 of the newly inputted additional information. Furthermore, the entry / exit management server 40 can manage the patient information in the latest state by being notified of the patient information including the additional information.

[0074] Furthermore, when new additional information is included in the patient information acquired by the acquisition function 241 of the image management storage server 50, the notification function 243 of the image management storage server 50 notifies the hospital information server 30 of the additional information. When a tag for identifying the additional information (as an example, a DICOM tag) is added, the notification function 243 of the image management storage server 50 notifies the hospital information server 30 of the additional information. Furthermore, the notification function 243 of the image management storage server 50 notifies the hospital information server 30 of an update notification for updating the patient information.

[0075] The notification function 243 of the image management storage server 50 notifies the hospital information server 30 of the newly inputted supplementary information, thereby urging the hospital information server 30 to update the patient information recorded in the hospital information server 30. Furthermore, by being notified of the patient information including the supplementary information, the hospital information server 30 can manage the patient information in the latest state.

[0076] The output function 244 outputs information notifying the update when the patient information is updated by the update function 242. The output function 244 is an example of an output unit. When the patient information is updated by the update function 242, the output function 244 outputs a pop-up on the display 23.

[0077] The display control function 245 displays various screens on the display 23. The display control function 245 is an example of a display control unit. The display control function 245 displays, for example, the additional information acquired by the acquisition function 241. The display control function 245 displays, for example, a pop-up output by the output function 244.

[0078] Next, a patient information update process executed by the medical information system 1 according to the embodiment will be described. When the modality 10 performs imaging according to the received order information, if new information (annotation information) is generated for the patient on the modality 10 side, the patient information update process executes automatic update of the patient information by notifying each server that manages the patient information of the patient of the annotation information.

[0079] 5 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a patient information update process executed by the medical information system 1. In the following, for the sake of concrete explanation, it is assumed that before an examination using the modality 10, the modality 10 generates additional information indicating that the patient has an allergy to contrast agent A, and that the patient information is updated using this additional information after the examination using the modality 10 is completed.

[0080] The input function 752 of the console 70 cooperates with the input interface 72 of the console 70 to input the additional information, which is new information about the subject to be imaged, as tag information of the DICOM tag of the image data acquired using the modality 10 (step S11). After that, the acquisition function 751 of the console 70 acquires the additional information, which is new information about the subject to be imaged, as structured information (tag information of the DICOM tag) accompanying the image data acquired using the modality 10.

[0081] The notification function 754 of the console 70 then notifies the radiation information server 20 of the supplementary information via the network together with, for example, a patient ID that identifies the patient (step S12). The notification function 754 of the console 70 also notifies the image management and storage server 50 of the supplementary information via the network together with, for example, a patient ID that identifies the patient (step S13).

[0082] The acquisition function 241 of the radiation information server 20 acquires the additional information notified by the notification function 754 of the console 70 and stores it in the memory circuitry 22 (step S14). The update function 242 of the radiation information server 20 updates the patient information (order information of the patient) stored in the memory circuitry 22 based on the additional information acquired by the acquisition function 241 (step S15). Furthermore, the notification function 231 of the radiation information server 20 notifies the hospital information server 30 of the additional information together with the patient ID of the patient via the network (step S16).

[0083] The acquisition function 241 of the image management storage server 50 acquires the appended information notified by the notification function 754 of the console 70, and stores it in the memory circuitry 22 (step S17). The update function 242 of the image management storage server 50 updates the patient information (order information of the patient) stored in the memory circuitry 22 based on the appended information acquired by the acquisition function 241 (step S18). Furthermore, the notification function 231 of the image management storage server 50 notifies the hospital information server 30 of the appended information together with the patient ID of the patient via the network (step S19).

[0084] The acquisition function 241 of the hospital information server 30 acquires the additional information notified by at least one of the notification functions 231 of the radiation information server 20 and the image management and storage server 50, and stores it in the memory circuitry 22 (step S20). The update function 242 of the hospital information server 30 updates the patient information (electronic medical record) stored in the memory circuitry 22 based on the additional information acquired by the acquisition function 241 (step S21). Furthermore, the notification function 231 of the hospital information server 30 notifies the entrance and exit management server 40 of the additional information together with the patient ID of the patient via the network (step S22).

[0085] The acquisition function 241 of the entrance / exit management server 40 acquires the additional information notified by the notification function 231 of the hospital information server 30, and stores it in the memory circuitry 22 (step S23). In addition, the update function 242 of the entrance / exit management server 40 updates the patient information stored in the memory circuitry 22 based on the additional information (exit time) acquired by the acquisition function 241 (step S24).

[0086] As described above, the medical information system 1 according to the embodiment inputs, on the modality 10 side, supplementary information, which is new information about the subject to be imaged, as information on image data acquired using the modality 10, and notifies the supplementary information via the network to at least one management server (radiation information server 20) that manages patient information, which is information specific to the subject.

[0087] According to at least one of the embodiments described above, for example, by inputting the appended information as newly identified patient information during an examination as, for example, DICOM tag information, the patient information managed by each management server used in the hospital can be automatically updated to new patient information including the appended information. This allows the management server to automatically manage the patient information stored in the memory circuitry 22 in the latest state without missing any appended information. In addition, since the management server automatically updates the patient information, this leads to a reduction in the workload of medical personnel.

[0088] Furthermore, medical staff can use the updated patient information with the supplementary information reflected in future processing, which can prevent information leaks such as allergy information to contrast agents, and can perform safe examinations. Also, it is possible to set imaging conditions based on the supplementary information.

[0089] In the above embodiment, it has been described that the console 70 includes the acquisition function 751, the input function 752, the display control function 753, and the notification function 754. However, all or some of the functions of the acquisition function 751, the input function 752, the display control function 753, and the notification function 754 may be included in the modality 10.

[0090] (Variation 1) In the above embodiment, the case where the appended information is input as DICOM tag information using the console 70 of the modality 10 and registered in medical information such as an electronic medical record is taken as an example. However, the appended information may be input as DICOM tag information using a tablet, personal computer, or the like used on the modality 10 side.

[0091] (Variation 2) In the above embodiment, the case where the supplementary information is input as DICOM tag information using the console 70 of the modality 10 and registered in medical information such as an electronic medical record is taken as an example. In contrast, when there is a difference in the medical information stored in the various management servers (for example, when the medical information has been updated), the various management servers may notify the user who uses the management server whether or not to update the medical information in order to keep the medical information up to date.

[0092] Although some embodiments have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, and combinations of embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents as described in the claims, as well as in the scope and spirit of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0093] 1 Medical Information Systems 10 Modalities 20 Radiation Information Server 21 Communication Interface 22 Memory circuit 23 Display 24 Processing circuit 30 Hospital information server 40 Entrance / Exit Management Server 50 Image Management and Storage Server 60 Operation terminal 70 Console 71 Communication Interface 72 Input Interface 73 Display 74 Memory circuit 75 Processing Circuit 241 Acquisition Function 242 Update function 243 Notification function 244 Output Function 245 Display Control Function 751 Acquisition Function 752 Input Function 753 Display control function 754 Notification function

Claims

1. a first acquisition unit that acquires supplementary information, which is new information about a subject to be imaged, as structured information accompanying image data acquired using the medical image diagnostic device during an examination on the medical image diagnostic device side; a notification unit that, in response to acquisition of the supplementary information, notifies at least one management server that manages patient information, which is information unique to the subject, of the supplementary information via a network; Equipped with The supplementary information includes at least one of allergy information and implant information. Medical information systems.

2. At least one of the management servers a second acquisition unit that acquires the supplementary information via the network; a storage unit that stores patient information of the subject; an update unit that updates the patient information stored in the storage unit based on the acquired supplementary information; The medical information system according to claim 1 , comprising:

3. The first acquisition unit acquires the supplementary information as a DICOM tag of the image data. The medical information system according to claim 1 .

4. At least one of the management servers further includes an output unit that, when the patient information is updated by the update unit, outputs information notifying the update. The medical information system according to claim 2 .

5. The supplementary information includes an exit time when the subject exited the examination room. The medical information system according to claim 1 .

6. The management server includes a radiation information server and an image management and storage server.

3. The medical information system according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The photography department and a first acquisition unit that acquires supplementary information, which is new information about a subject to be imaged, as structured information accompanying image data acquired using the imaging unit; a notification unit that, in response to the input of the supplementary information, notifies the supplementary information via a network to at least one management server that manages patient information that is unique to the subject; Equipped with The supplementary information includes at least one of allergy information and implant information. Medical imaging diagnostic equipment.

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