Prescription reception program, prescription reception method, and prescription reception device

Abstract

The purpose is to fairly determine the order of acceptance for multiple types of prescriptions received by multiple reception machines. [Solution] The prescription reception program causes a computer to perform a process to receive multiple prescriptions, each prescription being received by a different reception device for each type of prescription. The acquisition process periodically sends an acquisition request 111 to the reception device requesting the acquisition of prescriptions stored in the reception device. In response to the acquisition request 111, the acquisition process acquires prescription data 210, which includes prescription information set for the prescriptions stored in the reception device. The acquisition process assigns the time the prescription data 210 was acquired as the reception time to the prescription data 210. The registration process registers the prescription information contained in the prescription data 210 in prescription reception information 151 in order of reception time.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to a prescription reception program, a prescription reception method, and a prescription reception device.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, online qualification confirmation and the operation of electronic prescriptions have been started. With the start of such new operations, pharmacies need to accept multiple types of prescriptions, including prescriptions from medical institutions compatible with electronic prescriptions and prescriptions from medical institutions not compatible with electronic prescriptions. Therefore, pharmacies require various reception forms corresponding to multiple types of prescriptions, and the prescription reception work has become complicated.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses that when a patient registers a prescription image, approval by a medical institution and prescription by a pharmacy are performed for the prescription image. [[ID=,18]]

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By accepting multiple types of prescriptions in various reception forms, there is a risk that the fairness of the prescription reception order in pharmacies may be impaired. The technique of Patent Document 1 can support the prescription handling work in medical institutions, but there is a problem that it cannot fairly determine the reception order of multiple types of prescriptions received in various reception forms. [[ID=4,0]] [[ID=4, &1]]

[0006] This disclosure describes a system that periodically sends prescription data acquisition requests to each of multiple reception devices and assigns the time the prescription data is acquired as the reception time to the prescription data. The purpose of this system is to fairly determine the reception order of multiple types of prescriptions received by multiple reception devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The prescription reception program relating to this disclosure is a prescription reception program used in a computer that receives multiple prescriptions, each of which is received by a different reception device for each type of prescription. The acquisition process includes periodically sending an acquisition request to the receiving device requesting the acquisition of a prescription stored in the receiving device, acquiring prescription data including prescription information set in the prescription stored in the receiving device as a response to the acquisition request, and assigning the time the prescription data was acquired as the reception time to the prescription data, A registration process that registers the prescription information included in the prescription data into the prescription reception information in order of the reception time. The computer is made to execute the above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The prescription reception program described herein periodically sends a request to reception equipment to acquire prescription data, and causes a computer, which is a prescription reception device, to perform a process of adding the time the prescription data was acquired as the reception time to the prescription data. The purpose of this is to fairly determine the reception order of multiple types of prescriptions received by reception equipment provided for each type. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] A diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a prescription receiving system including a prescription receiving device according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 2] A diagram showing examples of prescription types and prescription acceptance methods according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 3]A diagram showing an example configuration of a prescription receiving device according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 4] A flowchart showing an example of prescription acceptance processing according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 5] A flowchart showing an example of the reception information registration process according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 6] A diagram showing an example of the configuration of prescription reception information according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 7] A diagram showing an example of the configuration of patient information according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 8] A flowchart showing an example of the reception information display process according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 9] A diagram showing an example of the configuration of a prescription receiving device according to a modified embodiment of Embodiment 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The following description of this embodiment will be illustrated with reference to the figures. In each figure, identical or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the description of the embodiment, the explanation of identical or corresponding parts will be omitted or simplified as appropriate. The arrows in the figures mainly indicate the flow of data or processing.

[0011] Embodiment 1. ***Explanation of the structure*** Figure 1 shows an example of the overall configuration of a prescription receiving system 500, including a prescription receiving device 100 according to this embodiment. The prescription reception system 500 is used in the pharmacy 300. The prescription reception system 500 comprises a prescription reception device 100 and reception equipment 200. The prescription reception device 100 and the various reception equipment 200 are connected via a network 90. The reception device 200 is a device that accepts multiple types of prescriptions. Multiple reception devices 200 are provided to accept multiple types of prescriptions, and each reception device 200 is designated to accept specific types of prescriptions. The reception device 200 includes a device that stores prescription images as prescription data and a device that stores electronic prescriptions as prescription data. Specifically, it is as follows.

[0012] The receiving device 200 includes, for example, a facsimile receiver 20, a prescription sending application terminal 30, an image scanner 40, and an online authentication terminal 50. Note that the online authentication terminal 50 is connected to an external online authentication system 60 via a network 90. The receiving device 200 may include any combination of the facsimile receiver 20, the prescription sending application terminal 30, the image scanner 40, and the online authentication terminal 50. Alternatively, even if the receiving device 200 is any one of the facsimile receiver 20, the prescription sending application terminal 30, the image scanner 40, and the online authentication terminal 50, the present embodiment is applicable. Note that as long as the receiving device 200 can receive a prescription, devices other than the above receiving devices may be included.

[0013] The functions of the facsimile receiver 20, the prescription sending application terminal 30, and the image scanner 40 may be mounted on different devices respectively, or may be mounted on a single multifunction device. Also, the functions of the facsimile receiver 20, the prescription sending application terminal 30, and the image scanner 40 may be mounted on the prescription receiving device 100.

[0014] The prescription receiving device 100 receives a plurality of prescriptions including a plurality of types, and each prescription is received by a plurality of receiving devices 200 that can receive prescriptions for each type. That is, the plurality of prescriptions include a plurality of types of prescriptions. Each of the plurality of types of prescriptions is received by a receiving device 200 corresponding to the type. The prescription receiving device 100 is mounted, for example, on a receipt computer used in a pharmacy 300.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the type of prescription and an example of the prescription receiving form according to the present embodiment. The upper table in FIG. 2 shows an example of the type of prescription. For example, when the prescription issuer is a medical institution compatible with electronic prescriptions, the types of prescriptions are (1) Prescription details (copy), (2) Paper (with exchange number), (3) Paper (with exchange number and QR code (registered trademark)). QR is an abbreviation for Quick Response. Also, for example, when the prescription issuer is a medical institution not compatible with electronic prescriptions, the types of prescriptions are (4) Paper, (5) Paper (with QR code (registered trademark)).

[0016] Also, the table in the lower part of FIG. 2 shows examples of prescription reception forms. Reception form A is a form in which the patient brings the prescription details (copy), which is a copy of the electronic prescription, to the counter of pharmacy 300 or the like. In reception form A, the prescription is received by an image scanner 40 installed at the counter or the like, and the image of the prescription is stored in the image scanner 40 as prescription data. The type of prescription corresponding to reception form A is (1).

[0017] Reception form B is a form in which the patient brings a paper prescription to the counter or the like. In reception form B, the prescription is received by an image scanner 40, for example, and the image of the prescription is stored in the image scanner 40 as prescription data. The types of prescriptions corresponding to reception form B are (2), (3), (4), (5). Thus, in reception forms A and B, a paper-form prescription is read by the image scanner 40. Alternatively, in reception forms A and B, a paper-form prescription with a QR code (registered trademark) may be read by a QR code (registered trademark) scanner. Also, image data of the prescription may be generated by a camera.

[0018] Reception form C is a form in which the patient uses the My Number card to receive an electronic prescription. In reception form C, by querying the online eligibility confirmation system 60 from the online eligibility confirmation terminal 五十 via the network 90, the electronic prescription prescribed to the patient is stored in the online eligibility confirmation terminal 五十 as prescription data. The type of prescription corresponding to reception form C is (1).

[0019] Reception mode D is a mode in which the prescription is received by the facsimile receiver 20. In reception mode D, the image of the prescription is stored as prescription data in the facsimile receiver 20. The types of prescriptions that correspond to reception mode D are (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5). If the facsimile receiver 20 is in paper output mode, the image of the prescription is generated separately through the image scanner 40.

[0020] Reception method E is a method of receiving prescriptions using a prescription transmission application. In reception method E, the prescription image is stored as prescription data in the prescription transmission application terminal 30. The types of prescriptions that correspond to reception method E are (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5). Reception method F is a method of receiving prescriptions via online medical consultation (medication guidance, via My Number Home Reception Web). In reception method F, the electronic prescription is stored as prescription data in the online eligibility verification terminal 50 by querying the online eligibility verification system 60 via the network 90 from the online eligibility verification terminal 50. The type of prescription corresponding to reception method F is (1).

[0021] Figure 3 shows an example of the configuration of the prescription receiving device 100 according to this embodiment. The prescription receiving device 100 is a computer. The prescription receiving device 100 includes a processor 910, as well as other hardware such as memory 921, auxiliary storage device 922, input interface 930, output interface 940, and communication device 950. The processor 910 is connected to the other hardware via signal lines and controls this other hardware.

[0022] The prescription reception device 100 includes, as functional elements, an acquisition unit 110, an image processing unit 120, a registration unit 130, a status management unit 140, and a storage unit 150. The storage unit 150 stores prescription reception information 151 and patient information 152.

[0023] The functions of the acquisition unit 110, the image processing unit 120, the registration unit 130, and the status management unit 140 are implemented by software. The storage unit 150 is provided in the memory 921. The storage unit 150 may also be provided in the auxiliary storage device 922, or it may be distributed between the memory 921 and the auxiliary storage device 922.

[0024] The processor 910 is a device that executes the prescription reception program. The prescription reception program is a program that implements the functions of the acquisition unit 110, the image processing unit 120, the registration unit 130, and the status management unit 140. The processor 910 is an integrated circuit (IC) that performs arithmetic processing. Specific examples of the processor 910 include CPUs, DSPs, and GPUs. IC stands for Integrated Circuit. CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor. GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit.

[0025] Memory 921 is a storage device that temporarily stores data. Specific examples of memory 921 are SRAM or DRAM. SRAM is an abbreviation for Static Random Access Memory. DRAM is an abbreviation for Dynamic Random Access Memory. The auxiliary storage device 922 is a storage device for storing data. A specific example of the auxiliary storage device 922 is an HDD. Alternatively, the auxiliary storage device 922 may be a portable storage medium such as an SD® memory card, CF, NAND flash, flexible disk, optical disk, compact disk, Blu-ray® disc, or DVD. HDD is an abbreviation for Hard Disk Drive. SD® is an abbreviation for Secure Digital. CF is an abbreviation for CompactFlash®. DVD is an abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disk.

[0026] Input interface 930 is a port to which input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or touch panel are connected. Specifically, input interface 930 is a USB terminal. Alternatively, input interface 930 may be a port connected to a LAN. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and LAN stands for Local Area Network. The output interface 940 is a port to which the cable of a display device 941, such as a display, is connected. Specifically, the output interface 940 is a USB terminal or an HDMI® terminal. Specifically, the display is an LCD. The output interface 940 is also called the display interface. HDMI® is an abbreviation for High Definition Multimedia Interface. LCD is an abbreviation for Liquid Crystal Display. Furthermore, the system may also be equipped with an input / output interface that combines the functions of both the input interface 930 and the output interface 940.

[0027] The communication device 950 has a receiver and a transmitter. The communication device 950 is connected to a communication network such as a LAN, the Internet, a telephone line, or Wi-Fi (registered trademark). Specifically, the communication device 950 is a communication chip or NIC. NIC is an abbreviation for Network Interface Card.

[0028] The prescription reception program is executed in the prescription reception device 100. The prescription reception program is loaded into the processor 910 and executed by the processor 910. Memory 921 stores not only the prescription reception program but also the OS. OS is an abbreviation for Operating System. The processor 910 executes the prescription reception program while executing the OS. The prescription reception program and OS may also be stored in auxiliary storage device 922. The prescription reception program and OS stored in auxiliary storage device 922 are loaded into memory 921 and executed by the processor 910. Note that part or all of the prescription reception program may be incorporated into the OS.

[0029] The prescription receiving device 100 may have multiple processors that replace the processor 910. These multiple processors share the task of executing the prescription receiving program. Each processor is a device that executes the prescription receiving program, just like the processor 910.

[0030] Data, information, signal values, and variable values ​​used, processed, or output by the prescription acceptance program are stored in memory 921, auxiliary storage device 922, or registers or cache memory within the processor 910.

[0031] The word "part" in the acquisition unit 110, image processing unit 120, registration unit 130, and status management unit 140 may be read as "circuit," "process," "procedure," "process," or "circuitry." The prescription reception program causes the computer to execute the acquisition process, image processing, registration process, and status management process. The word "process" in the acquisition process, image processing, registration process, and status management process may be read as "program," "program product," "computer-readable storage medium storing the program," or "computer-readable recording medium recording the program." Furthermore, the prescription reception method is performed by the prescription reception device 100 executing the prescription reception program. The prescription reception program may be provided on a computer-readable recording medium. Alternatively, the prescription reception program may be provided as a program product.

[0032] ***Explanation of operation*** Next, the operation of the prescription receiving device 100 according to this embodiment will be described. The operation procedure of the prescription receiving device 100 corresponds to the prescription receiving method. Furthermore, the program that realizes the prescription receiving process, which is the operation of the prescription receiving device 100, corresponds to the prescription receiving program.

[0033] Figure 4 is a flowchart showing an example of prescription acceptance processing according to this embodiment. The prescription acceptance process includes an acceptance information registration process (step S10) and an acceptance information display process (step S20). The reception information registration process (step S10) comprises an acquisition process and a registration process. The acquisition process acquires prescription data 210 from the reception device 200 and assigns the reception time 211 to the prescription data 210. The registration process registers the prescription information 212 contained in the prescription data 210 to the prescription reception information 151 in the order of reception time 211. The reception information display process (step S20) displays the prescription reception information 151 on the display device 941 and manages the status of the prescriptions registered in the prescription reception information 151 in order of reception time 211.

[0034] As explained in Figure 2, each type of prescription is received by a corresponding reception device 200 and stored as prescription data 210 in a specific folder on the respective reception device 200.

[0035] <Registration of reception information processing> Figure 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the reception information registration process according to this embodiment. The reception information registration process (step S10) includes an acquisition process for acquiring the prescription as prescription data 210 and a registration process for registering the prescription data 210 in the prescription reception information 151.

[0036] In the acquisition process, the acquisition unit 110 periodically sends an acquisition request 111 to the receiving device 200 requesting the acquisition of prescriptions stored in the receiving device 200. In response to the acquisition request 111, the acquisition unit 110 acquires prescription data 210, which includes prescription information 212 set in the prescriptions stored in the receiving device 200. The acquisition unit 110 adds the time the prescription data 210 was acquired as the reception time 211 to the prescription data 210. In the registration process, the registration unit 130 registers the prescription data 210 in the prescription reception information 151 in the order of reception time 211. Specifically, it is as follows:

[0037] The reception equipment 200 includes a reception device that stores prescription images as prescription data 210 and a reception device that stores electronic prescriptions as prescription data 210. For example, prescriptions received by the facsimile receiver 20, prescription transmission application terminal 30, and image scanner 40 are stored as image prescription data 210 in a specific folder on each receiving device 200. Also, for example, prescriptions received by the online eligibility verification terminal 50 are stored as electronic prescription data 210 in a specific folder on the online eligibility verification terminal 50. The electronic prescription data 210 is an XML file containing prescription information 212, including the patient's name and date of birth. XML is an abbreviation for Extensible Markup Language.

[0038] In step S101, the acquisition unit 110 periodically sends an acquisition request 111 to the receiving device 200 requesting the acquisition of a prescription stored in the receiving device 200. The acquisition unit 110 may send acquisition requests 111 to each of the multiple receiving devices 200 at a time staggered from other receiving devices. Alternatively, the acquisition unit 110 may send acquisition requests 111 simultaneously to several combinations of the multiple receiving devices 200.

[0039] For example, the acquisition unit 110 may sequentially send acquisition requests 111 to each of the following receiving devices: the facsimile receiver 20, the prescription transmission application terminal 30, the image scanner 40, and the online eligibility verification terminal 50. Alternatively, the acquisition unit 110 may simultaneously send acquisition requests 111 to the facsimile receiver 20, the prescription transmission application terminal 30, and the image scanner 40, and then send the acquisition request 111 to the online eligibility verification terminal 50.

[0040] Furthermore, the acquisition unit 110 periodically sends acquisition requests 111. For example, the acquisition unit 110 sets an arbitrary time interval such as 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, or 1 minute and periodically sends acquisition requests 111. In this case, the acquisition unit 110 may be able to change the time interval at which it sends acquisition requests 111. For example, the acquisition unit 110 may change the time interval depending on the level of congestion at the pharmacy 300. The interval may be changed. Specifically, if pharmacy 300 is determined to be busy, the time interval at which acquisition request 111 is sent will be shortened. Conversely, if pharmacy 300 is determined to be empty, the time interval at which acquisition request 111 is sent will be lengthened.

[0041] In step S102, the acquisition unit 110 acquires prescription data 210, which includes prescription information 212 set in the prescription stored in the reception device 200, as a response to the acquisition request 111. The acquisition unit 110 then assigns the time the prescription data 210 was acquired as the reception time 211 to the prescription data 210. If multiple prescription data 210 are acquired simultaneously, the reception times 211 are shifted according to the time set in the prescription data 210 files. Here, the time set in the file refers to the time when the target file was stored in a specific folder of each reception device 200. The prescription data 210 received by the facsimile receiver 20, prescription transmission application terminal 30, and image scanner 40 takes a certain amount of time to be read when converted into image data. Taking this reading time into consideration, the acquisition unit 110 may subtract a predetermined time from the time the prescription data 210 was acquired when it is image prescription data 210 to determine the reception time 211. The predetermined time is set based on the average time of image reading, etc.

[0042] In step S103, the image processing unit 120 determines whether the prescription data 210 is an image or an electronic prescription. If prescription data 210 is an image, proceed to step S104. If prescription data 210 is an electronic prescription, proceed to step S106.

[0043] In step S104, the image processing unit 120 obtains prescription information 212 by image processing of the prescription data 210. For example, the image processing unit 120 obtains prescription information 212 from the prescription data 210 by performing OCR processing on the prescription data 210. OCR is an abbreviation for Optical Character Recognition / Reader. Alternatively, if the prescription data 210 in the image is accompanied by a QR code (registered trademark) indicating prescription information 212, the image processing unit 120 may obtain prescription information 212 by reading the QR code (registered trademark). Prescription information 212 refers to the information set on a prescription. Specifically, prescription information 212 includes at least the phonetic spelling of the name, the patient's name, gender, date of birth, medical institution, and medical department. It may also include an exchange number. In step S105, the image processing unit 120 passes the reception time 211 and prescription information 212 to the registration unit 130.

[0044] In step S106, the registration unit 130 obtains prescription information 212 contained in the prescription data 210, which is an electronic prescription. The registration unit 130 obtains prescription information 212 from the prescription data 210, which is an XML file.

[0045] In step S107, the registration unit 130 registers the information corresponding to the prescription data 210 in the prescription reception information 151 in order of reception time 211. The registration unit 130 registers the prescription information 212 and other information described below as information corresponding to the prescription data 210 in the prescription reception information 151 in order of reception time 211.

[0046] Figure 6 shows an example of the configuration of prescription reception information 151 according to this embodiment. The prescription reception information 151 includes items such as No. 511, status 512, reception time 513, reception method 514, electronic prescription 515, prescription information 516, patient ID 517, online eligibility verification information 518, prescription image 519, and scheduled visit time 520. The prescription information 516 includes, for example, exchange number, phonetic spelling, patient name, gender, date of birth, This includes information such as the medical institution and its medical department.

[0047] As shown in Figure 6, the prescription reception information 151 contains information about one prescription per record. The registration unit 130 sets the information for each item as follows:

[0048] No. 511 is a number assigned sequentially to prescriptions registered in prescription reception information 151. Status 512 is used to set the status of the prescription. For example, "Received" indicates the stage when the prescription has been received, and "Completed" indicates the stage when the dispensing result has been registered in the dispensing record. In addition, statuses such as the stage when the prescription has been finalized, the stage when medication guidance has been completed, the stage when payment has been completed, and the stage when the medication bag has been handed over may be set and displayed according to the pharmacy's needs. The registration unit 130 sets the status 512 to "Received" when a prescription is received. Subsequently, in the reception information display process described later, the user may manually update the status 512, or the status management unit 140 may automatically update the status 512.

[0049] At reception time 513, the reception time 211 assigned to prescription information 212 is set. The reception method 514 is set to the method by which prescription data 210 is taken into the prescription reception device 100. "Scan" is set for prescriptions scanned with a camera or scanner. Specifically, this corresponds to reception methods A, B, and D in Figure 2. "Facial recognition" is set for prescriptions obtained via a facial recognition card reader connected to an online eligibility verification terminal. Specifically, this corresponds to reception method C in Figure 2. "Prescription transmission" is set for prescriptions obtained via a prescription transmission application. Specifically, this corresponds to reception method E in Figure 2. "Online consultation" is set for prescriptions obtained from the eligibility verification results of an online consultation using an online consultation device. Specifically, this corresponds to reception method F in Figure 2. For electronic prescriptions 515, "〇" is displayed in the case of an electronic prescription (Figure 2 (1)). Information indicating these acceptance methods 514 and electronic prescriptions 515 is, for example, added to prescription data 210 by acquisition unit 110 and set in prescription acceptance information 151 by registration unit 130.

[0050] The prescription information 516 includes the exchange number, phonetic spelling, patient's name, gender, date of birth, medical institution, and medical department. This information is set from the prescription information 212 contained in the prescription data 210 acquired by the acquisition unit 110.

[0051] Patient ID 517 is assigned an ID that uniquely identifies the patient. If a patient corresponding to the prescription exists in patient information 152, patient ID 521 (see Figure 7), obtained from patient information 152, is assigned. If no patient matching the patient exists in patient information 152, it is assigned as "New Patient". Online eligibility verification information 518 is set with the eligibility verification result. Eligibility verification methods include, for example, "outpatient (insurance card)", "outpatient (facial recognition)", "home visit", and "online consultation". If registration has been completed using the facial recognition machine, various patient consent information, such as consent to view medication information and medical information, is set. In the case of medical assistance patients, prescription voucher information is set. This information is obtained by querying the online eligibility verification system 60 from the online eligibility verification terminal 50. In the case of "Outpatient (Facial Recognition)," the information registered in the online eligibility verification information 518 is obtained at the time of obtaining prescription data 210 in step S102. Alternatively, it is obtained at the time of identity verification using the My Number Card before obtaining prescription data 210 of the electronic prescription with the online eligibility verification terminal 50. The online eligibility verification information 518 contains whether or not eligibility verification was obtained as a result of the online eligibility verification, and the obtained eligibility verification information. The system stores information such as whether there are any discrepancies between the information on the My Number Card and the data on the device, and whether various patient consents, such as consent to access medication and medical information, have been obtained.

[0052] Prescription image 519 is set to the image of the prescription as it appears when scanned with an image scanner. The scheduled visit time 520 is set when a patient makes an appointment to visit the store. The scheduled visit time 520 may be set automatically, for example, from a prescription submission application. Alternatively, it may be set manually when the appointment is made. In addition, if the patient does not arrive at the scheduled visit time, information indicating that the visit has not been made may be set and displayed. In addition, information such as the elapsed time since the prescription was received may be set and displayed as an item in prescription reception information 151.

[0053] Figure 7 shows an example of the configuration of patient information 152 according to this embodiment. Patient information 152 includes items such as patient ID 521, patient name 522, phonetic name 523, gender 524, date of birth 525, insurer number 526, symbol / number 527, public assistance number 528, welfare number 529, and contact information 530.

[0054] Patient ID 521 is a unique ID assigned to the patient. The patient's name (522), phonetic spelling (523), gender (524), and date of birth (525) are the patient's personal information. Insurer number 526, symbol / number 527, public expense number 528, and welfare number 529 are the patient's insured information. Information item 530 will contain the pharmacist's comments and any handover notes from the previous session.

[0055] <Reception Information Display Processing> Figure 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the reception information display process according to this embodiment. In step S201, the status management unit 140 displays prescription reception information 151 on a display device 941, such as a touch panel, connected via an input / output interface. Figure 6 is also an example of the display screen for prescription reception information 151.

[0056] In step S202, the status management unit 140 determines whether there has been input to the status 512 of the prescription acceptance information 151 via the input / output interface. If it is determined that there is input in status 512, proceed to step S203. If it is determined that there is no input for status 512, proceed to step S204.

[0057] In step S203, the status management unit 140 updates the status 512 of the prescription acceptance information 151 corresponding to the prescription based on the input to status 512. The user can change the status 512 of the prescription acceptance information 151 corresponding to the prescription if the status of the prescription being processed changes, for example from the touch panel display screen. This also changes the display of the status 512 of the prescription acceptance information 151.

[0058] In step S204, the status management unit 140 determines whether or not there has been a change in the status of the prescription included in the prescription acceptance information 151. If it is determined that there has been a change in the prescription status, proceed to step S205. If it is determined that there has been no change in the prescription status, the process will be terminated.

[0059] For example, the status management unit 140 determines whether or not the dispensing result has been recorded in the dispensing record for the prescription included in the prescription reception information 151. The status management unit 140 determines that there has been a change in the status of the prescription for the prescription for which the dispensing result has been recorded in the dispensing record. When the status management unit 140 determines that the dispensing result of a prescription has been recorded in the dispensing record, it updates the status 512 of that prescription. Furthermore, if a code such as a 2D code is printed on the medicine bag, the status management unit 140 may, upon detecting that the code has been read, determine that there has been a change in the status of the prescription corresponding to that medicine bag. When the status management unit 140 detects that the code on the medicine bag has been read, it updates the status 512 of the prescription corresponding to that medicine bag. Furthermore, when the status management unit 140 detects that accounting has been completed for a prescription, it may determine that there has been a change in the status of that prescription. The status management unit 140 updates the status 512 of the prescription for which accounting has been completed. The conditions for updating status 512, and the method for displaying prescription status in status 512, may be set as appropriate according to the pharmacy's requirements.

[0060] ***Other configurations*** <Example 1> In this embodiment, the prescription reception information 151 in Figure 6 is displayed on a claims processing computer used by pharmacy staff, such as pharmacists. In addition, some of the information from prescription reception information 151 may be displayed on a screen installed for patients visiting the pharmacy. For example, a number associated with the prescription may be distributed to the patient, and the corresponding No., status, and reception time may be displayed. This allows patients to feel more at ease knowing their turn in the queue.

[0061] <Modification 2> In this embodiment, the functions of the acquisition unit 110, image processing unit 120, registration unit 130, and status management unit 140 are implemented in software. As a modified example, the functions of the acquisition unit 110, image processing unit 120, registration unit 130, and status management unit 140 may be implemented in hardware. Specifically, the prescription receiving device 100 includes an electronic circuit 909 in place of the processor 910.

[0062] Figure 9 shows an example of the configuration of a prescription receiving device 100 according to a modified example of this embodiment. The electronic circuit 909 is a dedicated electronic circuit that implements the functions of the acquisition unit 110, the image processing unit 120, the registration unit 130, and the status management unit 140. Specifically, the electronic circuit 909 is a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, a logic IC, a GA, an ASIC, or an FPGA. GA is an abbreviation for Gate Array. ASIC is an abbreviation for Application Specific Integrated Circuit. FPGA is an abbreviation for Field-Programmable Gate Array.

[0063] The functions of the acquisition unit 110, the image processing unit 120, the registration unit 130, and the status management unit 140 may be implemented in a single electronic circuit or distributed across multiple electronic circuits.

[0064] As another variation, some functions of the acquisition unit 110, image processing unit 120, registration unit 130, and status management unit 140 may be implemented by electronic circuits, while the remaining functions are implemented by software. Alternatively, some or all functions of the acquisition unit 110, image processing unit 120, registration unit 130, and status management unit 140 may be implemented by firmware.

[0065] Each of the processor and electronic circuit is also called a processing circuit. In other words, the functions of the acquisition unit 110, the image processing unit 120, the registration unit 130, and the status management unit 140 are realized by the processing circuit.

[0066] ***Description of the effects of this embodiment*** As described above, the prescription reception device according to this embodiment makes it possible to determine a fair order of reception in pharmacies where prescriptions are received in various ways. This provides patients with a sense of security. Furthermore, by centralizing the reception process, it is expected that the efficiency of operations will also be improved. For example, if a pharmacy only uses the reception methods shown in patterns A and B in Figure 2, fairness in the order of processing can be maintained by processing prescriptions placed on trays, etc., in order. However, in order to arrange paper information like A and B and digital information like C, it is necessary to set a reception time regardless of the reception method. With the prescription reception device according to this embodiment, the reception time is set fairly regardless of the reception method, so fairness in the order can be ensured and a fair reception order can be determined.

[0067] Furthermore, the prescription reception device according to this embodiment can display the prescription reception results in a list as prescription reception information. This makes it easy to check the patient's reception status and what needs to be done before medication guidance. For patients whose eligibility has been verified online, that information can also be viewed in the list.

[0068] In Embodiment 1 described above, each part of the prescription receiving device was described as an independent functional block. However, the configuration of the prescription receiving device does not have to be as described in the embodiment above. The functional blocks of the prescription receiving device can be configured in any way as long as they can realize the functions described in the embodiment above. Furthermore, the prescription receiving device does not have to be a single device, but may be a system composed of multiple devices. Furthermore, multiple parts of Embodiment 1 may be combined and implemented. Alternatively, only one part of Embodiment 1 may be implemented. In addition, Embodiment 1 may be combined and implemented in any way, either as a whole or in part. In other words, in Embodiment 1, it is possible to freely combine parts of the embodiment, modify any component of the embodiment, or omit any component in the embodiment.

[0069] The embodiments described above are essentially preferred examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the Disclosure, the scope of the Applications of the Disclosure, or the scope of Uses of the Disclosure. The embodiments described above can be modified in various ways as needed. For example, the procedures described using flowcharts or sequence diagrams may be modified as appropriate.

[0070] The various aspects of this disclosure are summarized below as an appendix.

[0071] (Note 1) In a prescription reception program used in a computer that receives multiple prescriptions, each containing multiple types of prescriptions, and each prescription being received by a different reception device for each type, The acquisition process includes periodically sending an acquisition request to the receiving device requesting the acquisition of a prescription stored in the receiving device, acquiring prescription data including prescription information set in the prescription stored in the receiving device as a response to the acquisition request, and assigning the time the prescription data was acquired as the reception time to the prescription data, A registration process that registers the prescription information included in the prescription data into the prescription reception information in order of the reception time. A prescription reception program that causes the aforementioned computer to execute the following. (Note 2) The aforementioned acquisition process is, A prescription reception program as described in Appendix 1, which allows changing the time interval for periodically sending the aforementioned acquisition request. (Note 3) The aforementioned reception equipment consists of multiple reception devices, each different for each type of prescription. The aforementioned acquisition process is, A prescription reception program according to Appendix 1 or Appendix 2, which transmits the acquisition request to each of the plurality of reception devices at a time staggered from that of the other reception devices. (Note 4) The prescription reception program described in Appendix 1 to Appendix 3 includes a reception device that stores an image of a prescription as prescription data and a reception device that stores an electronic prescription as prescription data. (Note 5) The aforementioned prescription reception program is, A prescription reception program as described in Appendix 4, which determines whether the prescription data is an image or an electronic prescription, and if the prescription data is an image, it obtains the prescription information by image processing the prescription data, and if the prescription data is an electronic prescription, it causes the computer to perform image processing to obtain the prescription information contained in the prescription data. (Note 6) The aforementioned prescription acceptance information includes a status indicating the status of the prescription. The aforementioned prescription reception program is, A prescription reception program according to Appendix 1 to Appendix 5, which displays the prescription reception information on a display device, acquires changes in the status of the prescription included in the prescription reception information via an input interface, and causes the computer to perform a status management process to update the status corresponding to the prescription based on the changes in the status. (Note 7) The aforementioned prescription acceptance information includes a status indicating the status of the prescription. The aforementioned prescription reception program is, A prescription reception program according to Appendix 1 to Appendix 5, which determines whether the dispensing result has been set in the dispensing record for the prescription included in the prescription reception information, and if it is determined that the dispensing result has been set in the dispensing record, causes the computer to execute a status management process to update the status corresponding to the prescription. (Note 8) In a prescription receiving device that receives multiple prescriptions, each containing multiple types of prescriptions, and each prescription is received by a different receiving device for each type, The computer periodically sends an acquisition request to the receiving device requesting to retrieve a prescription stored in the receiving device, and in response to the acquisition request, it acquires prescription data including prescription information set in the prescription stored in the receiving device, and assigns the time the prescription data was acquired as the reception time to the prescription data. A prescription reception method in which a computer registers the prescription information contained in the prescription data into prescription reception information in order of reception time. (Note 9) In a prescription receiving device that receives multiple prescriptions, each containing multiple types of prescriptions, and each prescription being received by a different receiving device for each type, An acquisition unit periodically sends an acquisition request to the receiving device requesting the acquisition of a prescription stored in the receiving device, and in response to the acquisition request, acquires prescription data including prescription information set in the prescription stored in the receiving device, and assigns the time the prescription data was acquired as the reception time to the prescription data. A registration unit that registers the prescription information included in the prescription data into prescription reception information in order of reception time. A prescription receiving device equipped with the following features. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0072] 20 Facsimile receiver, 30 Prescription transmission application terminal, 40 Image scanner, 50 Online eligibility verification terminal, 60 Online eligibility verification system, 90 Network, 100 Prescription reception device, 110 Acquisition unit, 111 Acquisition request, 120 Image processing unit, 130 Registration unit, 140 Status management unit, 150 Storage unit, 151 Prescription reception information, 152 Patient information, 200 Reception equipment, 210 Prescription data, 211 Reception time, 212 Prescription information, 300 Pharmacy, 500 Prescription reception system, 511 No., 512 Status, 513 Reception time, 514 Reception method, 515 Electronic prescription, 516 Prescription information, 517 Patient ID, 518 Online eligibility verification information, 519 Prescription image, 520 Scheduled visit time, 521 Patient ID, 522 Patient's name, 523 Pronunciation, 524 Gender, 525 Date of birth, 526 Insurer number, 527 Symbol / number, 528 Public expense number, 529 Welfare number, 530 Contact information, 909 Electronic circuit, 910 Processor, 921 Memory, 922 Auxiliary storage device, 930 Input interface, 940 Output interface, 941 Display device, 950 Communication device.

Claims

1. In a prescription reception program used in a computer that receives multiple prescriptions, each containing multiple types of prescriptions, and each prescription being received by a different reception device for each type, The acquisition process includes periodically sending an acquisition request to the receiving device requesting the acquisition of a prescription stored in the receiving device, acquiring prescription data including prescription information set in the prescription stored in the receiving device as a response to the acquisition request, and assigning the time the prescription data was acquired as the reception time to the prescription data, A registration process that registers the prescription information included in the prescription data into the prescription reception information in order of the reception time. A prescription reception program that causes the aforementioned computer to execute the following.

2. The aforementioned acquisition process is, The prescription reception program according to claim 1, which allows changing the time interval for periodically sending the acquisition request.

3. The aforementioned reception equipment consists of multiple reception devices that accept different types of prescriptions. The aforementioned acquisition process is, The prescription reception program according to claim 1 or claim 2, which transmits the acquisition request to each of the plurality of reception devices at a time staggered from that of the other reception devices.

4. The prescription reception program according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the reception device includes a reception device that stores an image of a prescription as prescription data, and a reception device that stores an electronic prescription as prescription data.

5. The aforementioned prescription reception program is, A prescription reception program according to claim 4, which determines whether the prescription data is an image or an electronic prescription, and if the prescription data is an image, causes the computer to perform image processing to obtain the prescription information from the prescription data, and if the prescription data is an electronic prescription, causes the computer to perform image processing to obtain the prescription information contained in the prescription data.

6. The aforementioned prescription acceptance information includes a status indicating the status of the prescription. The aforementioned prescription reception program is, A prescription reception program according to claim 1 or 2, which displays the prescription reception information on a display device, acquires changes in the status of the prescription included in the prescription reception information via an input interface, and causes the computer to perform a status management process to update the status corresponding to the prescription based on the changes in the status.

7. The aforementioned prescription acceptance information includes a status indicating the status of the prescription. The aforementioned prescription reception program is, A prescription reception program according to claim 1 or 2, which determines whether a dispensing result has been set in the dispensing record for the prescription included in the prescription reception information, and if it is determined that the dispensing result has been set in the dispensing record, causes the computer to execute a status management process to update the status corresponding to the prescription.

8. In a prescription receiving device that receives multiple prescriptions, each containing multiple types of prescriptions, and each prescription is received by a different receiving device for each type, The computer periodically sends an acquisition request to the receiving device requesting to retrieve a prescription stored in the receiving device, and in response to the acquisition request, it acquires prescription data including prescription information set in the prescription stored in the receiving device, and assigns the time the prescription data was acquired as the reception time to the prescription data. A prescription reception method in which a computer registers the prescription information contained in the prescription data into prescription reception information in order of reception time.

9. In a prescription receiving device that receives multiple prescriptions, each containing multiple types of prescriptions, and each prescription is received by a receiving device capable of receiving prescriptions of each type, An acquisition unit periodically sends an acquisition request to the receiving device requesting the acquisition of a prescription stored in the receiving device, and in response to the acquisition request, acquires prescription data including prescription information set in the prescription stored in the receiving device, and assigns the time the prescription data was acquired as the reception time to the prescription data. A registration unit that registers the prescription information included in the prescription data into prescription reception information in order of reception time. A prescription receiving device equipped with the following features.

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