Medical data transfer system

Abstract

To provide a medical data transfer system in which a patient can efficiently manage his or her own medical data and the medical data is difficult to leak and highly secure. 【Solution means】The input device 2 inputs the medical data of the patient corresponding to the patient identification code together with the patient identification code. The in-hospital database 3 stores the latest medical data input by the input device 2 for each patient. The search terminal 4 acquires the patient identification code and reads out the medical data of the patient corresponding to the patient identification code from the medical data stored in the in-hospital database 3. The mobile terminal 5 can acquire and display the medical data read by the search terminal 4. The input device 2 and the in-hospital database 3, and the in-hospital database 3 and the search terminal 4 are each connected by wire, and the mobile terminal 5 acquires medical data from the search terminal 4 by short-range wireless communication.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a medical data transfer system.

Background Art

[0002] Medical data is one of the most important pieces of personal information. Elderly people and the like often visit multiple medical institutions, and it is difficult for them to manage and coordinate all the medical data obtained at each medical institution by themselves in the form of paper documents. In addition, when a large-scale disaster occurs, it is impossible to check the medical data of the disaster victims, and it is difficult to provide treatment such as medication, which may lead to serious consequences such as disaster-related deaths.

[0003] Currently, the majority of people, including the elderly, own mobile terminals, and medical data is stored as electronic data. Therefore, if medical data is stored in each patient's mobile terminal and can be displayed when needed, the management and utilization of medical data will become easier.

[0004] Conventionally, a system has been disclosed in Patent Document 1 in which medical data is uploaded from an input device to a PMI management service institution via the Internet, then the medical data is read from the PMI management service institution by a mobile phone or the like and stored, and then the medical data is transferred to a medical facility system by NFC by bringing the mobile phone or the like into proximity with an NFC search device. When there is a change to the existing medical data stored in the medical facility system, an update is performed. Further, the updated medical data is stored in the medical facility system and loaded into the PMI management service institution.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] In the technology described in Patent Document 1 above, since medical data is transferred via the Internet, there is a concern that medical data, which is important personal information, may leak outside the medical facility. Also, when the Internet is not functioning due to a system failure or the like, medical data cannot be transferred.

[0007] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a medical data transfer system in which a patient can efficiently manage his or her own medical data, the medical data is difficult to leak and highly secure, and the medical data can be transferred even when the Internet is not functioning.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] The medical data transfer system of the present invention includes an input device, an in-hospital database, a search terminal, and a mobile terminal for patients. The input device inputs medical data of a patient corresponding to a patient identification code together with the patient identification code. The in-hospital database stores the latest medical data input by the input device for each patient. The search terminal acquires a patient identification code and reads out the medical data of the patient corresponding to the patient identification code from the medical data stored in the in-hospital database. The mobile terminal can acquire and display the medical data read out by the search terminal. The input device and the in-hospital database, and the in-hospital database and the search terminal are each connected by wire, and the mobile terminal acquires medical data from the search terminal by short-range wireless communication.

[0009] The search terminal acquires a patient identification code by reading the patient identification code stored in a medical examination ticket or by entering the patient identification code into an input operation unit.

Effects of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, since the input device, the in-hospital database, and the in-hospital database and the search terminal are each connected by wire, and the patient's mobile terminal acquires medical data by short-range wireless communication, it is possible not only to prevent the leakage of medical data to the outside during transfer, but also to reliably transfer medical data even when the Internet is not functioning. In addition, since data is transferred unidirectionally from the transmission side to the reception side in the NFC part, it is difficult for threats such as intrusion and virus infection to occur from the patient's mobile terminal to the medical institution system. In addition, since the patient can store medical data in the mobile terminal and display this medical data as needed, it is possible for the patient to efficiently manage and use their own medical data. Even if the patient visits multiple medical facilities, it is possible to reduce the situation of prescribing the same medicine repeatedly, prescribing medicines with poor compatibility, or performing unnecessary examinations. Furthermore, even when evacuating during a disaster, if the patient has a mobile terminal, they can check the medical data, so it is easier to receive necessary medication and treatment.

[0011] If the search terminal acquires the patient identification code by reading the patient identification code stored on the examination ticket or by entering the patient identification code into the input operation unit, the medical data stored in the in-hospital database can be transferred to the mobile terminal even when the examination ticket is forgotten.

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown below. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a medical data transfer system showing an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an input device according to the embodiment, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an in-hospital database according to the embodiment, FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a search terminal according to the embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to the embodiment.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the medical data transfer system 1 includes an input device 2, an in-hospital database 3, a search terminal 4, and a mobile terminal 5. The input device 2 and the in-hospital database 3, and the in-hospital database 3 and the search terminal 4 are each connected by wire.

[0015] The input device 2 is a personal computer or the like used by medical staff to input medical data. As shown in FIG. 2, it has a control unit 20, a storage unit 21, an input operation unit 22, a display unit 23, and a communication unit 24.

[0016] When a medical data input instruction is given by the input operation unit 22 such as a keyboard, the control unit 20 causes the display unit 23 to display the medical data input format stored in the storage unit 21, and the medical staff inputs the patient identification code and the medical data related to this patient for each item displayed on the display unit 23 by the input operation unit 22. Examples of medical data include prescription information of drugs, injection information, test results, allergy information, medication record information, medical expense information, health examination results, and the like. The input medical data is sent to the in-hospital database 3 via the communication unit 24. Note that by operating the input operation unit 22, the communication unit 24 can receive medical data from the in-hospital database 3 and display the received medical data on the display unit 23.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 3, the in-hospital database 3 includes a control unit 30, a storage unit 31, and a communication unit 32. When the communication unit 32 receives the medical data transmitted from the input device 2, the control unit 30 reads the medical data corresponding to the patient identification code from the storage unit 31, compares it with the received medical data, and updates and stores it in the storage unit 31 if it has been changed.

[0018] The search terminal 4 is a personal computer or the like installed at the reception or the like of a medical facility. As shown in FIG. 4, it includes a control unit 40, a storage unit 41, an identification code reading unit 42, an input operation unit 43, a communication unit 44, and a near-field wireless communication (hereinafter referred to as NFC) storage unit 45. When the identification code reading unit 42 reads the patient identification code stored in the examination ticket 6 (FIG. 1) by magnetic data, bar code, IC chip, etc., or when the input operation unit 43 enters the patient identification code, the control unit 40 transmits the acquired patient identification code from the communication unit 44 to the communication unit 32 of the in-hospital database 3. The input operation unit 43 may be displayed as an operation screen according to the format stored in the storage unit 41, or may be a keyboard.

[0019] When the in-hospital database 3 receives the patient identification code, it reads out the latest medical data of the patient corresponding to the patient identification code from the storage unit 31 and transmits it to the communication unit 44 of the search terminal 4 via the communication unit 32. When the communication unit 44 receives the medical data from the in-hospital database 3, the control unit 40 stores this medical data in the NFC storage unit 45.

[0020] The mobile terminal 5 is a general mobile terminal personally owned by the patient. As shown in FIG. 5, it includes a control unit 50, a storage unit 51, a display unit 52, and an NFC reader 53. A medical data transfer application is stored in the storage unit 51. When the medical data transfer application is started, the control unit 50 causes the display unit 52 to display a screen related to the medical data transfer application.

[0021] When the mobile terminal 5 is brought close to the NFC storage unit 45 of the search terminal 4 while the medical data transfer application is activated, the NFC reading unit 53 reads the medical data stored in the NFC storage unit 45. The control unit 50 stores the medical data read by the NFC reading unit 53 in the storage unit 51, and when a display operation is performed on the operation screen, the medical data stored in the storage unit 51 is displayed on the display unit 52. Of course, the mobile terminal 5 also has other functions that a general mobile terminal has.

[0022] The medical data is transferred as follows by the medical data transfer system 1. When a medical staff member inputs a patient identification code and the medical data of that patient from the input device 2, the medical data is sent together with the patient identification code to the in-hospital database 3 that is wired-connected to the input device 2, and the latest medical data for each patient is stored in the in-hospital database 3.

[0023] The patient receives a prescription from the medical staff as a paper document after the medical treatment. The prescription contains the prescribed medicine information and the patient identification code of the patient. After the medical treatment, the patient takes the prescription to the location where the search terminal 4 is installed, such as the reception of the medical facility.

[0024] At the location where the search terminal 4 is installed, the patient causes the patient identification code stored in the medical record 6 by magnetic data, barcode, IC chip, etc. to be read by the identification code reading unit 42 of the search terminal 4. If the medical record is forgotten, the person in charge of the medical facility or the patient himself / herself enters the patient identification code described on the prescription into the input operation unit 43 of the search terminal 4. Then, the latest medical data of the patient corresponding to the patient identification code is sent from the in-hospital database 3 wired-connected to the search terminal 4 to the search terminal 4 and stored in the NFC storage unit 45.

[0025] When the patient brings the mobile terminal 5 close to the NFC storage unit 45, the NFC reading unit 53 reads the medical data and stores it in the storage unit 51. By operating the operation screen of the mobile terminal 5, the latest medical data stored in the storage unit 51 is displayed on the display unit 52.

[0026] In this medical data transfer system 1, the input device 2, the in-hospital database 3, and the in-hospital database 3 and the search terminal 4 are each connected by wire, and the medical data is transferred from the search terminal 4 to the mobile terminal 5 using NFC technology. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the leakage of medical data, which is important personal information, outside the medical facility. In addition, since the data is transferred unidirectionally from the transmitting side to the receiving side in the NFC part, it is also difficult for threats such as intrusion or virus infection to occur from the patient's mobile terminal to the medical institution system.

[0027] In addition, since the latest medical data of the patient is stored in the patient's mobile terminal 5 and can be displayed when needed, the medical data obtained at the medical facility can be easily shown to other medical facilities, caregivers, etc. This not only avoids duplicate prescription of medications and unnecessary examinations, but also enables the patient to receive necessary medications and treatments as long as they have the mobile terminal 5 even when evacuating during a disaster. Even if the patient receives a prescription in the form of a paper document, the information on the medications prescribed to the mobile terminal 5 can be displayed, so the prescribed medications can be notified by showing the mobile terminal 5 at other medical facilities.

[0028] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, the following are also included.

[0029] A patient identification code may be recorded on the examination ticket or prescription by a matrix-type two-dimensional code, and the search terminal may obtain the patient identification code by reading this matrix-type two-dimensional code.

[0030] In the above embodiment, although the patient identification code is described in the prescription, the date of birth, name, and ID may be described, and the person in charge can enter the ID into the input operation unit of the search terminal, so that the search terminal can identify the patient and obtain the patient identification code.

[0031] As medical data stored in the mobile terminal, in addition to the medical data obtained from the search terminal, the patient can also input the symptoms felt by the patient himself / herself.

[0032] The examination ticket data of each medical facility can be stored in the mobile terminal for patients, and the search terminal can also obtain the patient identification code by reading this examination ticket data. In this way, even if the patient forgets the examination ticket and does not receive the prescription, the medical data can be transferred to the mobile terminal.

[0033] In the case of medical staff engaged in home care, when visiting, the medical staff stores the nursing information of the home patient in the mobile terminal. Then, it is stored in the in-hospital database using wireless communication or the like at the facility. Thereby, an invoice, a home care record book, and a QR code (registered trademark) for nursing information are created. By having the patient's mobile terminal read the QR code at the next visit, it becomes possible to link medical and nursing data. Also, even when information linkage using wireless communication or the like cannot be performed at the medical institution, it is possible to display the medical and nursing data on the mobile terminal and show them to the doctor, thereby transmitting the medical and nursing data to the doctor. Furthermore, in the information linkage in the mobile terminal, it is also possible to perform information linkage by taking a picture of the QR code of the drug name in the prescription or the prescription itself with the camera of the mobile terminal.

Explanation of Signs

[0034] 1 Medical data transfer system 2 Input device 20 Control unit 21 Memory unit 22 Input operation unit 23 Display unit 24 Communication unit 3 In-hospital database 30 Control Unit 31 Memory Unit 32 Communication Unit 4 Search Terminal 40 Control Unit 41 Memory Unit 42 Identification Code Reading Unit 43 Input Operation Unit 44 Communication Unit 45 Near Field Communication (NFC) Memory Unit 5 Mobile Terminal 50 Control Unit 51 Memory Unit 52 Display Unit 53 Near Field Communication (NFC) Reading Unit 6 Medical Certificate

Claims

1. The system includes an input device, an in-hospital database, a search terminal, and a portable terminal for patients, the input device inputs a patient identification code together with medical data of a patient corresponding to the patient identification code; the in-hospital database stores the latest medical data inputted by the input device for each patient; The search terminal acquires a patient identification code, and reads out medical data of a patient corresponding to the patient identification code from medical data stored in the hospital database; The mobile terminal is capable of acquiring and displaying the medical data read by the search terminal; The input device and the in-hospital database, and the in-hospital database and the search terminal are connected by wires, respectively, and the mobile terminal acquires medical data from the search terminal by short-range wireless communication. A medical data transfer system comprising:

2. The search terminal acquires the patient identification code by reading the patient identification code stored in the patient identification card or by inputting the patient identification code into the input operation unit.

2. The medical data transfer system according to claim 1.

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