Radiation inspection information processing device, radiation inspection information processing method, and radiation inspection information processing program

Abstract

To provide a radiation inspection information processing device, a radiation inspection information processing method, and a radiation inspection information processing program that can improve work efficiency when inputting a correction order.SOLUTION: A radiation inspection information processing device includes: a generation unit for generating a correction order on the basis of a scheduled inspection order for a subject of a radiographic apparatus; a determination unit for determining whether or not confirmation to the generated correction order by medical experts is necessary; and a notification unit for notifying a user on whether or not confirmation by medical experts is necessary on the basis of a result of the determination by the determination unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a radiological examination information processing device, a radiological examination information processing method, and a radiological examination information processing program. [Background technology]

[0002] In facilities where radiography can be performed, radiography is performed based on an examination order input by a doctor, etc. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which search conditions are specified when obtaining an examination order, and if the examination order obtained based on the specified search conditions satisfies an imaging start condition, preparation for imaging is performed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-132 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, due to the overload of work and labor shortages in medical settings, task shifting / sharing has been promoted. As a result, there is a possibility that radiological technologists themselves will have more opportunities to directly input examination orders as users in cases such as additional imaging or inputting examination orders on behalf of other users, whereas the input of examination orders for radiography and other purposes has previously been performed by clinicians or radiologists. Therefore, if a user who checks an examination order received in the control room of a radiographic device determines that the examination order needs to be modified, the user can input the modified order.

[0005] However, users may find it difficult to determine whether the correction order is appropriate. In such cases, if the user has to ask a medical professional, such as a doctor, for confirmation each time, work will stagnate. In particular, inexperienced users will need to check with medical professionals more frequently than experienced users, further stagnate work. This can lead to a decline in work efficiency, and ultimately to inappropriate task shifting, which may not lead to a reduction in work burden.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a radiological examination information processing device, a radiological examination information processing method, and a radiological examination information processing program that can improve the work efficiency when inputting a correction order. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The radiological examination information processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a generating unit that generates a correction order based on a scheduled examination order for a subject of the radiation imaging apparatus; a determination unit that determines whether or not confirmation by a medical professional is required for the generated correction order; a notification unit that notifies a user whether or not confirmation by the medical personnel is necessary based on the determination result of the determination unit; Equipped with.

[0008] The radiological examination information processing method according to the present invention comprises: generating a correction order based on a scheduled examination order for a subject of a radiographic imaging device; determining whether the generated modification order requires confirmation by a medical professional; notifying the user whether or not confirmation by the medical personnel is necessary based on the result of the determination of whether or not the confirmation is necessary; It has.

[0009] The radiological examination information processing program according to the present invention comprises: On the computer, generating a correction order based on a scheduled examination order for a subject of a radiographic imaging device; A process for determining whether the generated modification order requires confirmation by a medical professional; a process of notifying a user whether or not confirmation by the medical personnel is necessary based on the result of the determination of whether or not confirmation is necessary; Execute the following. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the work efficiency when inputting a modified order. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a connection diagram showing a system configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a main part of a radiography control device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of a process performed by the radiation imaging control device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of a process performed by a radiation imaging control device according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a connection diagram showing the system configuration of this embodiment.

[0013] A radiography system is configured by a radiography device 20 installed in an imaging room and a radiography control device (console device) 10 installed in an operation room. The radiography system is installed in a predetermined facility (for example, a medical facility such as a hospital). The radiography control device 10 corresponds to the "radiography examination information processing device" of the present invention.

[0014] External systems are also connected to the radiation imaging control device 10 via a communication network. The external systems include a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) 31, a hospital information system (HIS) 32, and a radiology information system (RIS) 33. An external dynamic analysis device 34 is also connected to the radiation imaging control device 10 via the communication network. In the communication network including the radiation imaging system, PACS 31, HIS 32, RIS 33, and dynamic analysis device 34, information is transmitted and received in accordance with, for example, the Digital Image and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standard.

[0015] The radiation imaging apparatus 20 includes a high-voltage generator 21, an X-ray tube device 22, an imaging table 23, and an FPD 24. These components are well known and may be configured in a known manner, so a description thereof will be omitted here. In addition to these components, the radiation imaging apparatus 20 also includes a display device 25 and a speaker 26. The display device 25 and the speaker 26 function as output devices for outputting guidance for guiding the subject's movements.

[0016] The radiation imaging device 20 is connected to the radiation imaging control device 10 via a communication cable. The radiation imaging control device 10 controls the imaging operation of the radiation imaging device 20 by controlling the high voltage generator 21. The radiation imaging control device 10 also performs image analysis of the radiation image obtained by the FPD 24. The radiation imaging device 20 may be installed in an imaging room, or may be configured to be mobile by being incorporated into a medical cart or the like.

[0017] The radiation imaging control device 10 inputs test order information (test order) from the HIS 32 or RIS 33 and displays this test order on the screen (display unit 12). The user controls and operates the radiation imaging device 20 based on the displayed test order. The radiation imaging control device 10 may also have a function to automatically control the radiation imaging device 20 based on the test order. The user is, for example, a radiologist who operates the radiation imaging control device 10.

[0018] 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the radiation imaging control device 10 according to this embodiment. Of course, the radiation imaging control device 10 has an original basic configuration in addition to the configuration shown in FIG.

[0019] The radiation imaging control device 10 basically comprises a control unit that controls radiation image capture in the radiation imaging device 20, a display unit that displays radiation images (e.g., X-ray images) acquired from the FPD 24, and an image processing unit that processes the radiation images. The radiation imaging control device 10 also comprises a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. In the radiation imaging control device 10, the CPU reads out a program corresponding to the processing content from the ROM and loads it into the RAM. The radiation imaging control device 10 then cooperates with the loaded program to centrally control the operation of each unit.

[0020] In addition to these basic components, the radiation imaging control device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a display unit 12, and a determination unit 13, as shown in FIG.

[0021] The communication unit 11 acquires a scheduled examination order input to an external system such as the HIS 32 or the RIS 33 and inputs it to the display unit 12 .

[0022] A scheduled examination order is an examination order for a subject scheduled to undergo radiography, entered into an external system (e.g., RIS33) by a physician (e.g., a clinician, a radiologist, or other medical professional). The examination order includes, for example, examination identification information (e.g., examination ID), examination date, subject information (e.g., subject ID, name, sex, age, hospital room, department), information about the imaging, and information about the doctor who issued the examination order (e.g., ID identifying the doctor, department to which the doctor belongs). Furthermore, the department information included in the subject information includes information about the department the subject is currently visiting, as well as information about departments the subject has visited in the past.

[0023] The information related to imaging includes an imaging ID, an imaging type indicating whether the imaging is still image imaging or dynamic imaging, imaging conditions, etc. The imaging conditions include, for example, the imaging region, imaging direction, frame rate, number of images, imaging time, irradiation power of the radiation source, etc.

[0024] The display unit 12 is, for example, a display device of the radiation imaging control device 10, and notifies the user of information about the scheduled examination order, as described above. The display unit 12 corresponds to the "notification unit" of the present invention.

[0025] However, the user may find that there is a defect in the scheduled examination order after checking the information of the scheduled examination order via the display unit 12. For example, if the scheduled examination order for a subject with a past examination history differs from the past examination order, the user may find that there is a defect in the scheduled examination order and that the past examination order is appropriate.

[0026] However, some users may find it difficult to determine whether a revised order is appropriate. In such cases, if the user has to ask a doctor or other professional for confirmation each time, work will be delayed, which may lead to a decrease in work efficiency.

[0027] In this embodiment, the determination unit 13 determines whether confirmation by a medical professional is required for a modification order of a scheduled examination order for a subject in the radiation imaging apparatus 20. The modification order is an examination order obtained by modifying the scheduled examination order, and is input, for example, by a user via an operation input unit (not shown) of the radiation imaging control apparatus 10. That is, the radiation imaging control apparatus 10 generates a modification order based on the scheduled examination order for the subject via the operation input unit. Modification orders include, for example, adding imaging conditions for different imaging regions or body positions, replacing a failed image with the same imaging conditions by re-imaging, adding a duplicate by copying an order, adding a different examination order using a different modality, etc.

[0028] Specifically, the determination unit 13 determines whether or not there is an effect of the revised order based on the test contents of the revised order, and then determines that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary depending on the determination result of whether or not there is an effect.

[0029] The impact of a revision order may be determined based on fluctuations in the number of scans taken, the subject's examination history, the contents of the examination, the availability of modalities that can be used for scans taken with the revision order, the availability of the technician in charge, the subject's schedule, the radiation exposure dose due to the examination, etc.

[0030] For example, if the modified order is an order to add CT (Computed Tomography) to still image capture, the amount of radiation exposure to the subject will increase compared to an order for only still image capture. In such a case, the determination unit 13 determines that the modified order will have an impact and that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0031] For example, if the modified order is an order to add dynamic imaging to still imaging, the subject's exposure dose will increase compared to an order for only still imaging, but dynamic imaging exposes the subject to less radiation compared to CT. Therefore, in such a case, the determination unit 13 determines that the modified order will have no effect and that confirmation by a medical professional is not necessary.

[0032] Furthermore, suppose the modified order is an order to add an examination order using a different modality, such as CT, that is different from the modality specified in the scheduled examination order. In this case, depending on the availability of the different modality, the availability of the technician in charge of the different modality, and the subject's schedule, it may not be possible to perform imaging based on the order that day. In such a case, the determination unit 13 determines that the modified order has an impact and that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0033] Furthermore, the display unit 12 notifies the user whether or not confirmation by a medical professional is necessary based on the determination result of the determination unit 13.

[0034] This allows the user to easily understand whether or not confirmation by a medical professional is required for the modified order, thereby improving work efficiency when entering an examination order.

[0035] Next, a specific example of the determination by the determination unit 13 as to whether or not confirmation by a doctor is necessary will be described.

[0036] For example, if certain rules for still image capture are set for each medical department in a facility, the user may check the scheduled examination order against the rules of the medical department.

[0037] For example, suppose that in orthopedic surgery, rules require that still images of the target body part be taken in two or more directions. Here, suppose that the communication unit 11 acquires an order for taking still images of the target body part in only one direction due to an input error on the part of the person entering the order in the scheduled examination order. The user checks the scheduled examination order and the rules and inputs a revised order to take still images of the target body part in two directions.

[0038] In this case, the number of imaging operations increases by one, which increases the subject's radiation exposure compared to the scheduled examination order. However, since it is a rule of the department to perform still image imaging from two or more directions, it is considered that increasing the number of still image imaging operations from the scheduled examination order will not affect the subject due to the increased radiation exposure. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that there will be no effect from the revised order and that there is no need for confirmation by a medical professional.

[0039] Also, for example, suppose that in the Department of Rheumatology, rules are set to take still images of bones (hands) from the front only. Here, suppose that the communication unit 11 acquires a scheduled examination order for taking still images of bones from both the front and side. Since side imaging of the hand provides less information and results in a higher radiation exposure than when only front imaging is performed, the user checks the scheduled examination order and the rules and inputs a revised order to take still images from the front only.

[0040] In this case, the number of times of photography is reduced by one, which means that the photographed image that the doctor (enterer) wanted to check will not be photographed, which is thought to have an impact on the subject. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that there is an impact due to the correction order, and that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0041] Also, for example, suppose that a facility has a rule that requires at least chest still imaging to be performed at the time of initial consultation or admission. Here, for example, suppose that the communication unit 11 acquires a scheduled examination order for a subject on initial consultation that does not include chest still imaging. The user checks the scheduled examination order and the rule, and inputs a revised order to include chest still imaging.

[0042] In this case, since it is the first visit, there is no examination history of the subject, but in the case of a first-time visit subject, a subject who has been referred from another facility may have had imaging performed at another facility, so it is considered that there will be an impact on the subject from the viewpoint of reducing unnecessary imaging. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that there will be an impact from the correction order and that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0043] Furthermore, it is assumed that the communication unit 11 has acquired a scheduled examination order for the subject at the time of admission that does not include the above-mentioned chest still image capture. The user checks the scheduled examination order and the rules, and inputs a revised order to include chest still image capture.

[0044] In this case, from the viewpoint of follow-up observation, it is highly necessary to obtain images of the subject at the time of admission, and therefore it is considered that the correction order will have no effect. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that the correction order will have no effect and that confirmation by a medical professional is not necessary.

[0045] In addition, suppose there is a record that a specific subject underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) during a previous visit to the gastroenterology department. In this case, still images of the imaging sites (chest (standing position), abdomen (supine / standing position, or lateral position if standing is not possible)) will be required to confirm the prognosis of the specific subject.

[0046] Here, it is assumed that the communication unit 11 has acquired a scheduled examination order for a specific subject that lacks still image capture of the imaging region for prognosis confirmation or that does not include such still image capture. In this case, the user inputs a revised order that adds still image capture for prognosis confirmation to the scheduled examination order based on the subject's past examination records.

[0047] In this case, from the viewpoint of follow-up observation, there is a high need to take still images to confirm the prognosis, so it is considered that there will be no impact from the correction order. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that there will be no impact from the correction order, and that there is no need for confirmation by a medical professional.

[0048] Also, for example, suppose that a particular subject in the hematology department has been recorded as being suspected of having rheumatism in a past examination or the like. Here, suppose that the communication unit 11 acquires a scheduled examination order in which the imaging direction is, for example, only the right side. Generally, for subjects suspected of having rheumatism, it is common for hospitals and departments to image both the left and right sides of the subject in order to understand and compare the subject's condition. Therefore, the user inputs a revised order in which the imaging direction is set to both the left and right sides of the subject.

[0049] In this case, the contents of the examination may indicate that the doctor intentionally entered the order to check only the right side of the subject, and therefore the revised order is likely to have an effect. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that the revised order has an effect and that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0050] In addition, in portable radiography using a medical cart or the like, suppose that the communication unit 11 acquires a scheduled examination order for chest radiography in a position different from the position of the subject in the previous radiography. Based on the examination history, etc., the user determines that the position of the subject in the previous radiography is different, and inputs a revised order to change the order to radiography in the position of the subject in the previous radiography.

[0051] In this case, the subject may only be able to assume a specific position, and if the test contents are the same as those of the previous test, it is considered that the correction order will have no effect. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that the correction order will have no effect and that confirmation by a medical professional is not necessary.

[0052] In addition, suppose that the previous imaging was performed using an examination order in which one or more of the imaging region and subject position match the current scheduled examination order, and the settings for the current scheduled examination order were different from the settings for the previous examination order. Based on the examination history, etc., the user inputs a correction order that changes the settings to those for the previous imaging, as they are different from those for the previous imaging.

[0053] In this case, the setting conditions may have changed between the previous and current imaging, or the setting conditions may have been intentionally changed during the previous imaging, so it is considered that there is an influence from the correction order. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that there is an influence from the correction order and that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0054] Furthermore, when contrast-enhanced CT scans are performed in internal medicine and surgery, plain CT scans are sometimes performed as a preliminary check. This is because performing plain CT scans as a preliminary check for contrast-enhanced CT scans can sometimes enable evaluation of the subject's lesions, and in such cases, it is possible to suggest canceling the contrast-enhanced CT scan.

[0055] Here, it is assumed that the communication unit 11 has acquired a scheduled examination order in which the examination content is only a contrast CT scan. The user inputs a modified order in which a plain CT scan is added before the contrast CT scan based on the examination content.

[0056] In this case, since CT involves a larger amount of radiation exposure than still image capture and moving subject capture, it is considered that there is an effect on the subject. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that there is an effect due to the correction order and that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0057] Next, a description will be given of the flow of processing performed by the radiation imaging control device 10 according to this embodiment. Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of processing performed by the radiation imaging control device 10 according to this embodiment.

[0058] 3, the radiation imaging control device 10 acquires a scheduled examination order input from an external device (step S101). After acquiring the scheduled examination order, the radiation imaging control device 10 acquires a correction order (step S102). Note that if no correction order is input from the user, this control may end.

[0059] After acquiring the correction order, the radiation imaging control device 10 determines whether or not the correction order will have an effect (step S103). If the result of the determination is that the correction order will have an effect (step S103, YES), the radiation imaging control device 10 notifies the user that confirmation with a medical professional is necessary (step S104).

[0060] On the other hand, if there is no effect of the correction order (step S103, NO), the radiation imaging control apparatus 10 notifies the user that there is no need to confirm with a medical professional (step S105). After step S103 or step S104, this control ends.

[0061] If an operation to execute the imaging process is performed as is after this control is completed, the imaging process may be executed according to the modified order. Also, if an examination order is re-input by the user after this control is completed, the imaging process may be executed according to the re-input examination order, or the process of step S103 may be executed again.

[0062] According to the present embodiment configured as described above, it is determined whether confirmation by a medical professional is required for a modification of a scheduled examination order for a subject, and the user is notified of whether confirmation by a medical professional is required based on the determination result. This allows the user to easily determine whether confirmation by a medical professional is required when modifying a scheduled examination order.

[0063] As a result, the frequency of requesting confirmation from a doctor or the like each time a correction order is entered can be reduced, thereby reducing work stagnation. In other words, this embodiment can improve the work efficiency of the user, which in turn can lead to appropriate task shifting and a reduction in the work burden.

[0064] Furthermore, the determination unit 13 determines whether or not the correction order will have an effect based on the correction order, and determines whether confirmation by a medical professional is necessary depending on the determination result of the effect. This allows the determination of whether or not confirmation by a doctor or the like is necessary, taking into consideration the effect on the subject, thereby improving work efficiency and making an appropriate correction order.

[0065] Furthermore, the determination unit 13 determines whether confirmation by a medical professional is necessary based on the test content of the revised order, so that the determination can be made taking the test content into consideration. As a result, it is possible to prevent oversight of confirmation by a medical professional, and therefore, an appropriate test can be performed.

[0066] In the above embodiment, the necessity of confirmation by a medical professional is determined based on the test contents of the revised order, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the determination unit 13 may determine the necessity of confirmation by a medical professional based on the test contents of the revised order and the test results of the scheduled test order.

[0067] For example, suppose that a simple check of the examination results (photographed images) of a subject who underwent chest radiography (still image photography) in a respiratory medicine department reveals an image finding indicating insufficient exhalation, such as the presence of a pneumothorax. Simple checking of the photographed images may involve, for example, screening or partial checking of the photographed images, and may be performed by an external analysis device or the like, or by visual inspection by a user or medical personnel.

[0068] Here, for example, if the user believes the test results indicate a low severity, they may enter a revised order that adds motion-decreased area analysis and diaphragm motion analysis to dynamic deep breathing imaging. In this case, the subject's radiation exposure increases compared to when only the scheduled test is ordered. However, because still and dynamic imaging may be combined, adding dynamic imaging is unlikely to have an impact on the subject due to increased radiation exposure. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that the revised order will have no impact and that confirmation by a medical professional is not necessary.

[0069] Furthermore, if the user deems the examination results to be highly serious, for example, the user may input a revised order for a CT examination using another modality. In this case, since CT involves a higher radiation exposure than dynamic imaging, it is conceivable that the increased radiation exposure may have an impact on the subject. Furthermore, CT requires consideration of the use status of other modalities, the availability of the technician in charge, and the subject's schedule, so it is conceivable that a revised order may have an impact. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that the revised order will have an impact and that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0070] Also, suppose that a simple check of the test results of a subject who underwent chest radiography (still image radiography) in the respiratory medicine or cardiology department reveals that a tumor is present. In this case, the user also inputs a correction order to add a moving body radiography or CT scan depending on the severity of the tumor. As in the above, in the case of moving body radiography, the determination unit 13 determines that confirmation by a medical professional is not necessary, and in the case of a CT scan, it determines that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0071] Furthermore, suppose that a simple check of the test results of a subject who underwent chest radiography (still image radiography) in the respiratory medicine or cardiology department reveals that the lungs and heart are not normal. In this case, the user inputs a correction order that adds blood analysis and cardiac analysis to dynamic deep breathing radiography in order to observe the detailed movements of the lungs and heart. Since this is the addition of dynamic radiography, the determination unit 13 determines, as above, that the correction order will have no effect and that confirmation by a medical professional is not necessary.

[0072] Furthermore, suppose that a simple check of the test results of a subject who underwent plain CT scanning in the cardiology department reveals dissection, aneurysm rupture, etc. In this case, the user inputs a correction order for contrast CT scanning using another modality for more detailed confirmation. The determination unit 13 determines that the correction order will have an impact from the perspective of increased radiation exposure due to CT, confirmation of the use status of the other modality, etc., and determines that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0073] Next, the flow of processing in this configuration will be described below. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of processing in the radiation imaging control apparatus 10 according to the modified example.

[0074] As shown in Fig. 4, the radiation imaging control device 10 acquires a scheduled examination order input from an external device (step S201). After acquiring the scheduled examination order, the radiation imaging control device 10 executes imaging processing in accordance with the scheduled examination order (step S202). Note that between step S201 and step S202, the processing of steps S102 to S105 in Fig. 3 may be performed.

[0075] After the radiography processing is performed, the radiography control device 10 acquires the examination results related to the radiography processing (step S203). After acquiring the examination results, the radiography control device 10 determines whether or not a correction order has been acquired (step S204).

[0076] If the determination result shows that a correction order has not been obtained (step S204, NO), this control ends. On the other hand, if the correction order has been obtained (step S204, YES), the radiation imaging control device 10 determines whether or not there will be any impact from the correction order (step S205). If the determination result shows that there will be any impact from the correction order (step S205, YES), the radiation imaging control device 10 notifies the user that confirmation with a doctor is necessary (step S206).

[0077] On the other hand, if there is no effect from the correction order (step S205, NO), the radiation imaging control device 10 notifies the user that there is no need to confirm with a doctor (step S207). After step S206 or step S207, this control ends. Note that if a correction order is input by the user after this control ends, imaging processing may be executed in accordance with the correction order.

[0078] With this configuration, appropriate imaging can be performed according to the examination results.

[0079] In the above embodiment, the user is notified of information regarding whether or not confirmation by a medical professional is necessary, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display unit 12 may notify the user of information indicating the reason for determining whether or not confirmation by a medical professional is necessary, in addition to whether or not confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0080] The information indicating the reason for determining whether confirmation by a medical professional is necessary may be, for example, information on a standard message associated with each type of modification order. For example, in the case of a modification order to add a CT scan to a still image scan, the display unit 12 notifies the user of standard message information stating, "Confirm with your doctor as this will increase the amount of radiation exposure or require a reservation for another modality." In addition, in the case of a modification order based on facility rules, the display unit 12 notifies the user of standard message information stating, "Since this is consistent with the rules, confirmation with your doctor is not necessary." In addition, in the case of a modification order to modify a previous examination order, the display unit 12 notifies the user of standard message information stating, "Since this is the same as the previous examination, confirmation with your doctor is not necessary." In addition, in the case of a modification order for a subject with an artificial device such as a pacemaker or catheter, the display unit 12 notifies the user of information stating, "Confirm with your doctor whether an examination such as an MRI can be performed."

[0081] This allows the user to understand the reason for the determination of whether confirmation by a medical professional is necessary, and therefore allows the user to proceed to the next step (taking an image based on a correction order or confirming with a medical professional) with peace of mind.

[0082] The display unit 12 may also notify the user of information on the contact point or the confirmation method for the correction order. The information on the contact point or the confirmation method for the correction order may be information on the name, affiliation, contact information, etc. of a doctor or other person who belongs to the facility or department that has jurisdiction over the imaging device corresponding to the correction order.

[0083] For example, if it is determined that confirmation by a medical professional is necessary, the display unit 12 notifies the user of the name and contact information (for example, telephone number, email address, etc.) of the doctor to be confirmed.

[0084] In this way, when the user checks with a medical professional about a correction order, the information of the person to check with is notified, so the user can smoothly grasp the information of the medical professional.

[0085] Furthermore, the display unit 12 may notify the user of information on the imaging conditions of the revised order. The information on the imaging conditions may be associated with each examination content of the revised order.

[0086] This allows the user to quickly understand the imaging conditions when placing a correction order.

[0087] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, no distinction was made between users. Since users have different levels of experience, experienced users know what they should and don't need to check, even without information on whether confirmation by a medical professional is necessary. In contrast, inexperienced users have difficulty determining appropriate correction orders without confirmation by a medical professional, and so require information on whether confirmation by a medical professional is necessary.

[0088] Therefore, the display unit 12 may change the content of the notification depending on the user's identification information.

[0089] For example, the display unit 12 may be configured to display information to be notified to an experienced user by pressing a predetermined button, etc. Alternatively, the display unit 12 may be configured to automatically display information to be notified to an inexperienced user.

[0090] In the above embodiment, the correction order is generated by inputting the correction order that the user himself / herself has thought up, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the radiation imaging control device 10 may have a generation unit that automatically generates the correction order.

[0091] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the medical personnel are doctors, but the present invention is not limited to this and may also be, for example, a radiologist other than the user, a radiologist's assistant, a nurse belonging to a facility or department, etc.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the radiography control device 10 is exemplified as the radiological examination information processing device, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the radiological examination information processing device may be another device such as the RIS 33.

[0093] In the above embodiment, the notification unit (display unit 12) is provided in the radiation imaging control device 10, but for example, an output device in the imaging room, the PACS 31, the HIS 32, the RIS 33, etc. may function as the notification unit.

[0094] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the display unit 12 is exemplified as the notification unit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any medium, such as an audio output unit, can be the notification unit as long as it is a medium that can notify the user.

[0095] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the user is a radiologist, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the user may be, for example, an assistant to the radiologist, a doctor or nurse belonging to a facility or department, etc.

[0096] Furthermore, the above-described embodiments are merely examples of specific embodiments for carrying out the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by these embodiments. In other words, the present invention can be carried out in various forms without departing from the gist or main features thereof. [Explanation of symbols]

[0097] 10 Radiography control device 11 Communications Department 12 Display section 13 Judgment section 20 Radiography equipment 21 High voltage generator 22 X-ray tube equipment 23 Photo stand 24 FPD 25 Display device 26 speakers 31 PACS 32 HIS 33RIS 34 Dynamic Analysis Device

Claims

1. a generating unit that generates a correction order based on a scheduled examination order for a subject of the radiation imaging apparatus; a determination unit that determines whether or not confirmation by a medical professional is required for the generated correction order; a notification unit that notifies a user whether or not confirmation by the medical personnel is necessary based on the determination result of the determination unit; A radiological examination information processing device comprising:

2. The determination unit determines whether or not the correction order has had an effect based on the correction order, and determines that confirmation by the medical professional is necessary depending on the determination result of the effect. The radiological examination information processing apparatus according to claim 1 .

3. the determination unit determines whether or not confirmation by the medical professional is necessary based on the test content of the modified order. The radiological examination information processing apparatus according to claim 2 .

4. the determination unit determines whether or not confirmation by the medical professional is necessary based on the test content of the modified order and the test results of the scheduled test order. The radiological examination information processing apparatus according to claim 2 .

5. The notification unit notifies the user of the necessity of confirmation by the medical professional as well as information indicating a reason for determining the necessity. The radiological examination information processing apparatus according to claim 1 .

6. The notification unit notifies the user of information on a confirmation destination or a confirmation method for the correction order. The radiological examination information processing apparatus according to claim 1 .

7. the notification unit notifies the user of information on the imaging conditions of the correction order. The radiological examination information processing apparatus according to claim 1 .

8. the notification unit changes the content of the notification in accordance with the identification information of the user. The radiological examination information processing apparatus according to claim 1 .

9. generating a correction order based on a scheduled examination order for a subject of a radiographic imaging device; determining whether the generated modification order requires confirmation by a medical professional; notifying the user whether or not confirmation by the medical personnel is necessary based on the result of the determination of whether or not the confirmation is necessary; A radiological examination information processing method comprising:

10. On the computer, generating a correction order based on a scheduled examination order for a subject of a radiographic imaging device; A process for determining whether the generated modification order requires confirmation by a medical professional; a process of notifying a user whether or not confirmation by the medical personnel is necessary based on the result of the determination of whether or not confirmation is necessary; Execute Radiological examination information processing program.

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