Pharmacist work support system, pharmacist work support method, and pharmacist work support program

Abstract

To provide a pharmacist work support system capable of assisting pharmacists in guiding patients.SOLUTION: When a pharmacy terminal 20 receives prescription information, a piece of information on the dispensing of drugs indicated by the prescription information is written in a timeline storage unit. When it is determined that additional work is required from the prescription information, a piece of information about the additional work is written to a timeline storage unit. A pharmacist work support device 10 is configured so as to, when an identifier of a displayed target patient is specified, read the type and action details associated with the specified identifier from the timeline storage unit, and display the same on the pharmacy terminal 20 sorting by date.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a technology for supporting pharmacists in providing instruction to patients. [Background technology]

[0002] Pharmacists not only perform the physical work of dispensing medicines according to prescriptions, but also perform interpersonal work such as providing guidance to patients on medication. Differences in the experience or knowledge of pharmacists can easily result in differences in the quality of patient guidance. It is desirable to be able to provide high-quality guidance regardless of the pharmacist in charge.

[0003] To provide appropriate guidance to patients, it is necessary to check information such as the medications that have been prescribed to the patient in the past, the instructions given to the patient in the past, and the hospitals that the patient has visited in the past. Until now, the only way to check this information was to open each entry registered in the electronic medical history one by one. As a result, inexperienced pharmacists had to spend a lot of time checking the necessary information.

[0004] Patent Document 1 describes displaying a hospital visit history in chronological order. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-179443 [Patent Document 2] International Publication No. 2022 / 015678 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Patent Document 1 does not have the idea of ​​supporting the work of pharmacists. Even if only the hospital visit history is displayed as in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to obtain information that is effective for providing appropriate guidance to patients. The present disclosure aims to support pharmacists in providing guidance to patients. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The pharmacist work support system according to the present disclosure includes: a reception unit that receives prescription information; a performance record unit that writes information about the drug dispensing work indicated in the prescription information received by the reception unit into a timeline storage unit in association with the date and time when the dispensing work was performed and an identifier of the patient who is the patient corresponding to the prescription, and that writes information about the additional work into the timeline storage unit in association with the date and time when the prescription information determines that there is additional work including an inquiry about a doubt; and a timeline display unit that, when an identifier of a patient to be displayed is designated, reads out information associated with the designated identifier from the timeline storage unit and displays the information in order of date and time; Equipped with. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] In the present disclosure, when prescription information is received, information about the drug dispensing tasks indicated by the prescription information is written to a timeline storage unit. If the prescription information indicates that additional tasks are required, information about the additional tasks is written to the timeline storage unit. Then, when the identifier of a patient to be displayed is specified, the type and details of the tasks performed for that patient are read from the timeline storage unit and displayed in chronological order. This makes it easier for pharmacists to check the information necessary for interpersonal tasks and provides appropriate guidance to patients. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram of a pharmacist work support system 100 according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a configuration diagram of a pharmacist work support device 10 according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3]FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a pharmacy terminal 20 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a timeline storage unit 131 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a patient information storage unit 132 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a prescription information storage unit 133 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a medication history information storage unit 134 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a doubt information storage unit 135 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a dosage information storage unit 136 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart of a timeline storage process according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] 10 is a flowchart of a timeline display process according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of timeline information according to the first embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a pharmacist work support device 10 according to a second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a side effect onset time storage unit 137 according to the second embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of an information provision storage unit 138 according to the second embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a follow-up storage unit 139 according to the second embodiment. [Figure 17] 10 is a flowchart of a timeline storage process according to the second embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a timeline storage unit 131 according to the second embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of timeline information according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Embodiment 1 ***Configuration Description*** The configuration of a pharmacist work support system 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Pharmacist work support system 100 includes pharmacist work support device 10 and one or more pharmacy terminals 20. Pharmacist work support device 10 and each pharmacy terminal 20 are connected via network 90. The pharmacist work support device 10 is a computer such as a cloud server. The pharmacy terminal 20 is a computer such as a PC that is installed in a pharmacy 30 and operated by a pharmacist. PC is an abbreviation for personal computer. A plurality of pharmacy terminals 20 may be installed in the same pharmacy 30. When a plurality of pharmacy terminals 20 are installed, different devices such as a PC and a tablet terminal may be installed in combination.

[0011] The configuration of the pharmacist work support device 10 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pharmacist work support device 10 is a computer. The pharmacist work support device 10 includes hardware components including a processor 11, a memory 12, a storage 13, and a communication interface 14. The processor 11 is connected to other hardware components via signal lines and controls the other hardware components.

[0012] The pharmacist work support device 10 includes, as functional components, a performance record unit 111 and a timeline display unit 112. The functions of the functional components of the pharmacist work support device 10 are realized by software. Storage 13 stores programs that realize the functions of each functional component of pharmacist work support device 10. These programs are loaded into memory 12 by processor 11 and executed by processor 11. As a result, the functions of each functional component of pharmacist work support device 10 are realized.

[0013] The storage 13 includes a timeline storage unit 131, a patient information storage unit 132, a prescription information storage unit 133, a medication history information storage unit 134, a questionable medication information storage unit 135, and a medication information storage unit 136. Each storage unit may be realized by a storage device external to the pharmacist work support device 10, instead of the storage 13.

[0014] The configuration of pharmacy terminal 20 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Pharmacy terminal 20 is a computer. Pharmacy terminal 20 includes the following hardware components: processor 21, memory 22, storage 23, and communication interface 24. Processor 21 is connected to other hardware components via signal lines and controls the other hardware components. If pharmacy terminal 20 is a PC, it may be connected to multiple monitors as hardware components.

[0015] Pharmacy terminal 20 includes, as a functional component, reception unit 211. The functions of each functional component of pharmacy terminal 20 are realized by software. Storage 23 stores a program that realizes the function of each functional component of pharmacy terminal 20. This program is loaded into memory 22 by processor 21 and executed by processor 21. In this way, the function of each functional component of pharmacy terminal 20 is realized.

[0016] The processors 11 and 21 are ICs that perform processing. IC stands for Integrated Circuit. Specific examples of the processors 11 and 21 are a CPU, a DSP, and a GPU. CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor. GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit.

[0017] The memories 12 and 22 are storage devices that temporarily store data. Specific examples of the memories 12 and 22 are SRAM and DRAM. SRAM stands for Static Random Access Memory. DRAM stands for Dynamic Random Access Memory.

[0018] The storages 13 and 23 are storage devices that store data. Specific examples of the storages 13 and 23 are HDDs. HDD stands for Hard Disk Drive. The storages 13 and 23 may also be portable recording media such as SD (registered trademark) memory cards, CompactFlash (registered trademark), NAND flash, flexible disks, optical disks, compact disks, Blu-ray (registered trademark) disks, and DVDs. SD stands for Secure Digital. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disk.

[0019] The communication interfaces 14 and 24 are interfaces for communicating with external devices. Specific examples of the communication interfaces 14 and 24 are Ethernet (registered trademark), USB, and HDMI (registered trademark) ports. USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. HDMI is an abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

[0020] 2 shows only one processor 11. However, there may be multiple processors 11, and the multiple processors 11 may cooperate to execute programs that realize each function. Similarly, in FIG. 3, there is only one processor 21 shown. However, there may be multiple processors 21, and the multiple processors 21 may cooperate to execute programs that realize each function.

[0021] ***Explanation of Operation*** The operation of the pharmacist work support system 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The operation procedure of pharmacist work support system 100 according to embodiment 1 corresponds to the pharmacist work support method according to embodiment 1. Furthermore, the program that realizes the operation of pharmacist work support system 100 according to embodiment 1 corresponds to the pharmacist work support program according to embodiment 1.

[0022] The operations of the pharmacist work support system 100 include a timeline storage process and a timeline display process. The timeline storage process is a process for storing information on pharmacist-related processes performed on a patient in the timeline storage unit 131. The timeline display process is a process for displaying information on pharmacist-related processes performed on a specified patient in chronological order.

[0023] The timeline storage unit 131 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The timeline storage unit 131 stores information on pharmacist-related processes performed on patients. Pharmacist-related processes are processes that patients undergo in relation to the work of pharmacists. Specifically, pharmacist-related processes include medical examinations, dispensing, inquiries, follow-up, consultations and guidance, information provision, and test value registration. A medical visit is when a patient visits a medical institution. Dispensing is when medication is prepared based on a prescription and issued to the patient. Inquiry is when a pharmacist asks a doctor about the contents of a prescription. Follow-up is when a pharmacist checks with a patient about their medication status during the prescribed medication period. Consultation and guidance is when a patient consults or provides guidance about medications, including over-the-counter medications, or medication methods. Information provision is when a pharmacist provides a doctor with information about a patient's medication. Test value registration is when test values ​​obtained by examining a patient are registered.

[0024] The timeline storage unit 131 stores the date and time, type, procedure details, and prescription ID for each patient ID, which is an identifier of a patient. ID is an abbreviation for IDentifier. In the first embodiment, the date and time is the date and time when the pharmacist-related processing was performed on the patient. The type is the type of pharmacist-related processing that was performed. The implementation content is the specific content of the pharmacist-related processing that was performed. The prescription ID is the identifier of the prescription related to the pharmacist-related processing that was performed.

[0025] The patient information storage unit 132 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The patient information storage unit 132 stores personal information of patients, such as the patient's name, date of birth, and sex for each patient ID. The patient name is the patient's name. The date of birth is the patient's date of birth. The gender is the patient's gender.

[0026] The prescription information storage unit 133 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The prescription information storage unit 133 stores information about drugs prescribed to patients. The prescription information storage unit 133 stores information such as a serial number, drug name, dosage, usage, and number of days for each patient ID and prescription ID. The sequential number is a value set for each drug when multiple drugs are prescribed with one prescription. The drug name is the name of the prescribed drug. The dosage is the amount of drug to be taken. The usage method is the number of times and timing to take the drug. The number of days is how many days' worth of drug is prescribed.

[0027] The medication history information storage unit 134 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The medication history information storage unit 134 stores information obtained from a patient when a drug is prescribed to the patient, information obtained from test results, etc. The medication history information storage unit 134 stores medication history content for each patient ID and prescription ID. The medication history includes information about the instructions given by the pharmacist to the patient regarding the prescribed medication, information obtained from the patient, information obtained from test results, etc. Specifically, the medication history includes whether side effects have occurred in the past and whether the medication was effective.

[0028] The doubt information storage unit 135 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The doubt information storage unit 135 stores the inquiry content and the response content when a doubt arises about a prescribed drug. The doubt information storage unit 135 stores the inquiry content and the response content for each patient ID and prescription ID. The inquiry content is the content of an inquiry made by a pharmacist to a doctor. The reply content is the content of a reply given by a doctor to the inquiry content.

[0029] The dosage information storage unit 136 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The medication information storage unit 136 stores the medication status of the patient. The medication information storage unit 136 stores the medication status for each patient ID and prescription ID. The medication status is whether the medication is being taken properly, which is a good state, or whether the medication is not being taken properly, which is a bad state.

[0030] The timeline storage process according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When prescription reception processing is selected on the initial screen, a timeline storage processing is executed. Here, it is assumed that the patient to be processed has visited the pharmacy in the past, and that the personal information has already been registered in the patient information storage unit 132. If the patient to be processed has not visited the pharmacy in the past, the personal information is collected and stored in the patient information storage unit 132 before the timeline storage process.

[0031] (Step S11: Prescription reception process) Reception unit 211 of pharmacy terminal 20 receives input of prescription information. Specifically, the pharmacist inputs information about the prescription given by the patient to be processed. The reception unit 211 then receives the input prescription information. The prescription information includes the patient ID, information about the prescribed drug, information about the issuing hospital, department, and doctor, and the date and time the prescription was issued. The drug information includes the drug name, dosage, usage, and number of days. The reception unit 211 transmits the prescription information received in step S11 to the pharmacist work support device 10.

[0032] (Step S12: Prescription information storage process) The performance recorder 111 of the pharmacist work support device 10 writes the prescription information transmitted in step S11 into the prescription information storage unit 133. Specifically, the result recording unit 111 assigns a prescription ID to the received prescription information. Then, the result recording unit 111 adds records for the number of prescribed drugs to the prescription information storage unit 133. At this time, the patient ID included in the prescription information is set in the patient ID column. The assigned prescription ID is set in the prescription ID column. Numbers starting from 1 are set in the sequential number for each record. Drug information included in the prescription information is set in the drug name, dosage, usage, and number of days columns.

[0033] (Step S13: Received information storage process) The performance recorder 111 of the pharmacist work support device 10 adds a record of the medical institution visit to the timeline storage unit 131. Specifically, the performance recording unit 111 adds one record to the timeline storage unit 131. At this time, the patient ID field is set to the patient ID included in the prescription information, which is the patient ID of the target patient who visited the medical institution. The date and time field is set to the date and time the prescription was issued. The type field is set to visit to the medical institution. The implementation details field is set to the hospital name, department, and doctor name included in the prescription information. The prescription ID assigned in step S12 is set to the prescription ID field.

[0034] (Step S14: Event determination process) The pharmacist will check the prescribed medication. The pharmacist will also check with the patient about their physical condition, medication status, and past side effects. Based on the results, the pharmacist will determine whether any pharmacist-related processing is required, such as inquiries, consultations, or test value registration. If pharmacist-related processing is required, the pharmacist performs the pharmacist-related processing determined to be required, and then the process proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, if pharmacist-related processing is not required, the process proceeds to step S16. Here, if pharmacy terminal 20 is operated and an input indicating that pharmacist-related processing is required is made, the process proceeds to step S15, and if an input indicating that pharmacist-related processing is not required is made, the process proceeds to step S16.

[0035] When a pharmacist-related process is performed, records are added to the medication history information storage unit 134, the questionable information storage unit 135, and the medication information storage unit 136 according to the content of the process. For example, when there is information obtained from a patient, a record setting the content is added to the medication history information storage unit 134. When a query is made, a record setting the content of the query and the content of the response is added to the questionable information storage unit 135. When the past medication status is confirmed, a record setting the status is added to the medication information storage unit 136.

[0036] (Step S15: Additional storage process) The performance recorder 111 of the pharmacist work support device 10 adds to the timeline storage unit 131 a record of the pharmacist-related processing that has been performed. Specifically, the performance recording unit 111 adds one record to the timeline storage unit 131. At this time, the patient ID field is set to the patient ID included in the prescription information, which is the patient ID of the patient who will undergo the pharmacist-related processing. The date and time field is set to the date and time when the pharmacist-related processing was performed. The type field is set to the type of pharmacist-related processing that was performed. The implementation content field is set to the content of the pharmacist-related processing that was performed. The prescription ID field is set to the prescription ID assigned in step S12. The type and implementation details are input by the pharmacist and accepted by the reception unit 211 of the pharmacy terminal 20. The type and implementation details are then transmitted by the reception unit 211 to the pharmacist work support device 10. The performance recording unit 111 acquires the type and implementation details transmitted by the reception unit 211 and writes them into the timeline storage unit 131.

[0037] For example, suppose that in step S14, a drug that has previously caused side effects has been prescribed and it is determined that an inquiry is necessary. In this case, the pharmacist informs the doctor who issued the prescription that a drug that has previously caused side effects has been prescribed. A response is then obtained from the doctor. Then, in step S15, the result recording unit 111 sets "questionable inquiry" in the type column of the record added to the timeline storage unit 131. The result recording unit 111 sets the inquiry content, that a drug that has previously caused side effects has been prescribed, and the answer obtained from the doctor in the implementation content column of this record. In addition, the inquiry storage unit 135 also stores the inquiry made to the doctor who issued the prescription and the reply received from the doctor.

[0038] When multiple pharmacist-related processes are performed, the result recording unit 111 adds a record for each pharmacist-related process.

[0039] (Step S16: Dispensing information storage process) The performance record unit 111 of the pharmacist work support device 10 adds a dispensing record to the timeline storage unit 131. At this time, a record of type medication instruction may be generated in combination with the dispensing record. The implementation details of the medication instruction record are stored as details of the medication instruction provided by the pharmacist to the patient. Specifically, the performance recording unit 111 adds one record to the timeline storage unit 131. At this time, the patient ID field is set to the patient ID included in the prescription information, which is the patient ID of the target patient who will receive the dispensing. The date and time field is set to the date and time when the dispensing is completed. The type field is set to dispensing. The implementation details field is set to drug information indicating the prescribed drug. As the drug information, link information to the information stored in the prescription information storage unit 133 in step S12 may be set. The prescription ID field is set to the prescription ID assigned in step S12.

[0040] Figure 4 shows that for patient ID "1", a record of medical visit is added in step S13, a record of inquiry is added in step S15, and a record of dispensing is added in step S16.

[0041] The timeline display process according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the timeline display process is selected on the initial screen, the timeline display process is executed.

[0042] (Step S21: Patient designation processing) The reception unit 211 of the pharmacy terminal 20 receives the designation of the identifier of the patient to be displayed. Specifically, the reception unit 211 may receive a designation of a patient ID, or may receive a designation of information that can identify the patient ID, such as a patient name or telephone number. Here, it is assumed that a patient ID is designated. The reception unit 211 transmits the designated patient ID to the pharmacist work support device 10.

[0043] (Step S22: Extraction process) The timeline display unit 112 of the pharmacist work support device 10 extracts records from the timeline storage unit 131 based on the patient ID transmitted in step S21. That is, the timeline display unit 112 extracts all records having the patient ID transmitted in step S21 from the timeline storage unit 131.

[0044] (Step S23: Display processing) The timeline display unit 112 of the pharmacist work support device 10 generates timeline information by arranging the dates and times, types, and implementation details of the records extracted in step S22 in chronological order. Then, the timeline display unit 112 transmits the timeline information to the pharmacy terminal 20 and displays it. For example, information about newer records is displayed first, as shown in Fig. 12. In Fig. 12, timeline information about the patient with patient ID "1" in Fig. 4 is displayed.

[0045] After step S23, either the processing from step S24 to step S25 or the processing from step S26 to step S27 is performed as necessary.

[0046] (Step S24: Conditions acceptance process) The reception unit 211 of the pharmacy terminal 20 receives the specification of a type or a keyword as a condition for the information to be displayed. Here, the type to be displayed is specified by selecting a type from the type pull-down menu 41 in FIG. 12. Also, a keyword is specified by inputting any keyword into the keyword input field 42 in FIG. 12. The reception unit 211 transmits the specified type or keyword to the pharmacist work support device 10. Possible keywords include the name of a hospital and the name of a drug.

[0047] (Step S25: Narrowing down process) The timeline display unit 112 of the pharmacist work support device 10 narrows down the records extracted in step S22 based on the type or keyword transmitted in step S24. That is, when a type is transmitted, the timeline display unit 112 extracts only records having the type transmitted in step S24 from the records extracted in step S22. When a keyword is transmitted, the timeline display unit 112 extracts only records having the keyword transmitted in step S24 from the records extracted in step S22. The records are extracted using a keyword search function of existing technology.

[0048] Then, the process returns to step S23. In step S23, the timeline display unit 112 generates timeline information by arranging the dates and times, types, and implementation details of the records extracted in step S25 in chronological order. Then, the timeline display unit 112 transmits the timeline information to the pharmacy terminal 20 and displays it.

[0049] (Step S26: Link acceptance process) As shown in Fig. 12, link information 43 to detailed information is displayed in some of the implementation details. In Fig. 12, link information to information in the prescription information storage unit 133 is displayed in the implementation details column for dispensing. The reception unit 211 of the pharmacy terminal 20 receives the designation of the link information 43 for which detailed information is desired to be displayed. The reception unit 211 transmits the designated link information 43 to the pharmacist work support device 10.

[0050] (Step S27: Detailed display process) The timeline display unit 112 of the pharmacist work support device 10 extracts the information indicated by the link information 43 transmitted in step S26 and generates detailed information compiled in the specified format. Then, the timeline display unit 112 transmits the detailed information to the pharmacy terminal 20 for display.

[0051] Here, the link information 43 to detailed prescription content information regarding dispensing has been described as an example. However, the detailed information is not limited to prescription content regarding dispensing. For example, prescription audits are conducted regarding dispensing, and the information is recorded separately. Therefore, link information 43 to detailed prescription audit information regarding dispensing may be displayed in the implementation content column.

[0052] ***Effects of the First Embodiment*** As described above, in the pharmacist work support system 100 according to the first embodiment, when a pharmacist-related process is performed, the type and details of the pharmacist-related process performed on the patient are stored in the timeline storage unit 131. Then, when the identifier of the patient to be displayed is specified, the type and details of the process for that patient are read from the timeline storage unit 131, and timeline information arranged in order of date and time is displayed. This makes it easier for pharmacists to check information necessary for interpersonal work, enabling them to provide appropriate guidance to patients.

[0053] Furthermore, the pharmacist work support system 100 according to the first embodiment narrows down the timeline information by type or keyword, which allows the user to easily reach the information they want to check.

[0054] Furthermore, the pharmacist work support system 100 according to the first embodiment displays link information 43 from the timeline information to detailed information. This allows the user to efficiently check detailed information while checking pharmacist-related processes that have been performed in chronological order.

[0055] ***Other Configurations*** <Variation 1> In the first embodiment, each functional component is realized by software. However, as a first modification, each functional component may be realized by hardware. The differences between the first embodiment and the first modification will be described below.

[0056] The configuration of a pharmacist work support device 10 according to the first modification will be described. When each functional component is realized by hardware, the pharmacist work support device 10 includes an electronic circuit 15 instead of the processor 11, the memory 12, and the storage 13. The electronic circuit 15 is a dedicated circuit for realizing the functions of each functional component, the memory 12, and the storage 13.

[0057] The configuration of pharmacy terminal 20 according to Modification 1 will be described. When each functional component is realized by hardware, pharmacy terminal 20 includes an electronic circuit instead of processor 21, memory 22, and storage 23. The electronic circuit is a dedicated circuit that realizes the functions of each functional component, memory 22, and storage 23.

[0058] Possible electronic circuits include single circuits, composite circuits, programmed processors, parallel programmed processors, logic ICs, GAs, ASICs, and FPGAs. GA stands for Gate Array. ASIC stands for Application Specific Integrated Circuit. FPGA stands for Field-Programmable Gate Array. Each functional component may be realized by one electronic circuit, or each functional component may be realized by distributing it among a plurality of electronic circuits.

[0059] <Variation 2> As a second modification, some of the functional components may be realized by hardware, and other functional components may be realized by software.

[0060] The processors 11 and 21, the memories 12 and 22, the storages 13 and 23, and the electronic circuits are collectively referred to as a processing circuit. In other words, the functions of the functional components are realized by the processing circuit.

[0061] Embodiment 2 The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that information on pharmacist-related processes that are scheduled to be performed on a patient in the future is written to the timeline storage unit 131. In the second embodiment, this difference will be explained, and explanations of the same points will be omitted.

[0062] ***Configuration Description*** The configuration of a pharmacist work support device 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2 in that the pharmacist work support device 10 includes, as functional components, a schedule recording unit 113, a doubt determination unit 114, an adherence determination unit 115, and a follow-up determination unit 116. The functions of the schedule recording unit 113, the doubt determination unit 114, the adherence determination unit 115, and the follow-up determination unit 116 are realized by software or hardware, like the other functional components.

[0063] 2 in that the storage 13 realizes the functions of a side effect onset timing storage unit 137, an information provision storage unit 138, and a follow-up storage unit 139. Note that each storage unit may be realized by a storage device external to the pharmacist work support device 10, rather than by the storage 13.

[0064] ***Explanation of Operation*** The operation of the pharmacist work support system 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The operation procedure of pharmacist work support system 100 according to embodiment 2 corresponds to a pharmacist work support method according to embodiment 2. Furthermore, a program that realizes the operation of pharmacist work support system 100 according to embodiment 2 corresponds to a pharmacist work support program according to embodiment 2.

[0065] The side effect onset time storage unit 137 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The side effect onset time storage unit 137 stores the time when a side effect will occur for a drug that may cause a side effect. The side effect onset time storage unit 137 stores the onset time for each drug name. The onset time is the time when a side effect will occur.

[0066] The information provision storage unit 138 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The information provision storage unit 138 stores a history of information provided by pharmacists to hospitals. The information provision storage unit 138 stores, for each number, the date, patient ID, hospital name, doctor name, and content. The number is the key item. The date is the date the information was provided. The patient ID indicates which patient the provided information relates to. The hospital name and doctor name indicate which hospital and doctor the information was provided to. The content is the content of the provided information.

[0067] The follow-up storage unit 139 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The follow-up storage unit 139 stores a history of follow-ups performed on patients. The follow-up storage unit 139 stores, for each number, a prescription ID, a patient ID, a follow-up condition, a follow-up content, and a date. The follow-up conditions are the conditions that are the basis for the follow-up. The follow-up content is the specific content of the follow-up. The date is the date on which the follow-up was performed.

[0068] The timeline storage process according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The processing from step S31 to step S36 is almost the same as the processing from step S11 to step S16 in Fig. 10. As will be described later, points that reflect actual results are added to records on the timeline of future plans.

[0069] In the process from step S37 onwards, the schedule recording unit 113 determines whether the implementation content received by the reception unit is specific content. If the implementation content is specific content, the schedule recording unit 113 writes the type and implementation content of the pharmacist-related process to be performed in the future on the patient, and the future date and time when the process is scheduled to be performed, into the timeline storage unit 131. Here, it is determined whether the treatment content is specific based on the prescribed medication.

[0070] (Step S37: Continuous administration determination process) The doubt determination unit 114 determines whether the continuous administration condition is met. The continuous administration condition is that (1) the drug prescribed by the prescription has been prescribed continuously for at least a first period in the past, and (2) no doubt inquiry has been made regarding the drug prescribed by the prescription for the patient in the first period in the past. The first period is, for example, 6 months. If the continuous administration condition is met, the doubt determination unit 114 advances the process to step S38. On the other hand, if the continuous administration condition is not met, the doubt determination unit 114 advances the process to step S39.

[0071] (Step S38: Processing to store doubtful inquiries) If the doubt determination unit 114 determines that the continuous administration conditions are met, the schedule recording unit 113 determines that the implementation details are specific details. Then, the schedule recording unit 113 adds one record to the timeline storage unit 131. At this time, the patient ID field is set to the patient ID included in the prescription information. The date and time field is set to a future date and time. The type field is set to doubt inquiry. The implementation details field is set to information on drugs that have been prescribed continuously for at least a first period in the past. The prescription ID assigned in step S32 is set to the prescription ID field. Here, the future date and time set in the date and time field is a date and time that is a period corresponding to the number of days of the current prescription for a drug that has been prescribed continuously for at least the first period in the past. For example, if a drug is prescribed for 30 days, the date and time field will be set to a date and time 30 days from now. The time can be any time. For example, in Fig. 18, a scheduled inquiry regarding a patient with patient ID "2" is added to the timeline storage unit 131. In this example, a drug that has been prescribed continuously for at least the first period in the past is now prescribed for 30 days, and the date 30 days after the dispensing date is set in the date and time field.

[0072] (Step S39: Adherence determination process) The adherence determination unit 115 determines whether or not the adherence conditions are met. The adherence conditions are (1) the medication status of the prescribed drug has been poor for at least the past second period, and (2) information about the prescribed drug for the patient has not been provided to the prescribing doctor for the past second period. The second period is, for example, three months. If the adherence condition is satisfied, the adherence determination unit 115 advances the process to step S40. On the other hand, if the adherence condition is not satisfied, the adherence determination unit 115 advances the process to step S41.

[0073] (Step S40: Information provision schedule storage process) If the adherence determination unit 115 determines that the adherence conditions are met, the schedule recording unit 113 determines that the implementation details are specific details. Then, the schedule recording unit 113 adds one record to the timeline storage unit 131. At this time, the patient ID included in the prescription information is set in the patient ID column. A future date and time is set in the date and time column. Information provision is set in the type column. Information on drugs with poor medication status for the past second period or more is set in the implementation details column. The prescription ID assigned in step S32 is set in the prescription ID column. Here, the future date and time set in the date and time field is a date and time that is a period corresponding to the number of days of the current prescription for a drug that has been prescribed continuously for at least the past second period. For example, if a drug is prescribed for 30 days, the date and time field will be set to the date and time 30 days from now. The time can be any time. 18, for example, an information provision schedule for a patient with patient ID "3" is added to the timeline storage unit 131. In this example, a drug that has been prescribed continuously for at least a first period in the past is now prescribed for 30 days, and the date 30 days after the dispensing date is set in the date and time field.

[0074] (Step S41: Follow-up determination process) The follow-up determination unit 116 determines whether or not the follow-up condition is satisfied. The follow-up condition is a condition that a side effect occurrence time is set for the medicine prescribed in the prescription. The follow-up condition may also include a condition that a follow-up regarding the occurrence of side effects has not been performed within a third period in the past. The third period is, for example, three months. If the follow-up condition is satisfied, the follow-up determination unit 116 advances the process to step S42. On the other hand, if the follow-up condition is not satisfied, the follow-up determination unit 116 ends the process.

[0075] (Step S42: Follow-up schedule memory processing) If the follow-up determination unit 116 determines that the follow-up conditions are met, the schedule recording unit 113 determines that the implementation details are specific details. Then, the schedule recording unit 113 adds one record to the timeline storage unit 131. At this time, the patient ID included in the prescription information is set in the patient ID field. A future date and time is set in the date and time field. Follow-up is set in the type field. Information about the drug for which the side effect onset time is set is set in the implementation details field. The prescription ID assigned in step S32 is set in the prescription ID field. Here, the future date and time set in the date and time column is the date and time after the period indicated by the side effect onset time of the prescribed drug for which a side effect onset time is set. For example, if a side effect occurs three days after taking the drug, the date and time three days later is set in the date and time column. The time can be any time. 18, for example, a follow-up schedule for a patient with patient ID "4" is added to the timeline storage unit 131. In this example, it is assumed that the side effects of the prescribed drug will appear three days after administration, and the date three days after the dispensing date is entered in the date and time field.

[0076] Note that, regarding the determinations in steps S37, S39, and S41, even if the conditions are met, if the same processing was performed on the same day, future records may not be added. Specifically, even if the determination in step S37 is YES, if the same processing was performed on the same day, the process proceeds to step S39 without proceeding to step S38. Similarly, even if the determination in step S39 is YES, if the same processing was performed on the same day, the process proceeds to step S41 without proceeding to step S40. Similarly, even if the determination in step S41 is YES, if the same processing was performed on the same day, the process ends without proceeding to step S42. If a pharmacist-related process was performed on the same day, there may be cases where it is not necessary to add the same type of pharmacist-related process as a future record. With this configuration, unnecessary future records are not added.

[0077] The timeline display process according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The timeline display process is the same as that in the first embodiment, except that the timeline information displayed in step S23 includes information about future dates and times. Figure 19 displays timeline information for the patient with patient ID "2" in Figure 18. For patient ID "2," a consultation is scheduled for 30 days after the date of dispensing. For example, when patient ID "2" returns to the pharmacy to pick up the prescription, the pharmacist can check this schedule and remember to make the consultation before dispensing. Here, the timeline display unit 112 displays the information registered in the timeline storage unit 131 in the processes from step S37 onwards, distinguishing it from actual results so that it is clear that it is a plan rather than an actual result. In Fig. 19, a ● is shown after the date and time for a plan.

[0078] In step S34, similarly to step S14, if the pharmacist determines that pharmacist-related processing is necessary, the corresponding processing is performed in step S35, and then a record in which the type and implementation details are set is added to the timeline storage unit 131. Furthermore, if there is a record in which the date of a record previously recorded as a schedule is the current day in the processing from step S37 to step S42 previously executed by the schedule recording unit 113, the actual results are recorded by the result recording unit 111. When a pharmacist performs the corresponding type of operation, the result recording unit 111 updates the information registered as a schedule from a schedule to an actual operation. Specifically, the date and time of the operation is set in the date and time field of the timeline storage unit 131. Then, after the update to an actual operation, the timeline display unit 112 displays it as an actual operation. That is, in the example of FIG. 19, the ● shown after the date and time is deleted. Also, there may be a record recorded in the past as a schedule with the date of the current day, but the pharmacist may decide not to perform the operation on that day. In this case, it is possible to record in the corresponding record that the operation was not performed, or to delete the summary record.

[0079] ***Effects of the Second Embodiment*** As described above, the pharmacist work support system 100 according to the second embodiment writes information about pharmacist-related processes that are scheduled to be performed in the future for a patient into the timeline storage unit 131. This allows a pharmacist to easily understand the pharmacist-related processes that should be performed by checking the patient's timeline information.

[0080] ***Other Configurations*** <Variation 3> In the above embodiment, functional components are distributed between pharmacist work support device 10 and pharmacy terminal 20. However, the functional components of pharmacist work support system 100 only need to be provided by pharmacist work support system 100, and either pharmacist work support device 10 or pharmacy terminal 20 may have the functional components.

[0081] For example, all of the functional components may be provided in the pharmacy terminal 20. In this configuration, the pharmacist work support device 10 can be considered as a database server for storing data.

[0082] Furthermore, pharmacist work support system 100 may be configured as a single computer. In other words, the functions of both pharmacist work support device 10 and pharmacy terminal 20 may be provided in a single computer.

[0083] In addition, the word "unit" in the above description may be read as a "circuit," "step," "procedure," "process," or "processing circuit."

[0084] Various aspects of the present disclosure are summarized below as appendices. (Appendix 1) a reception unit that receives an identifier of a target patient for whom a pharmacist-related process has been performed, the type and content of the pharmacist-related process performed on the target patient, and the date and time when the pharmacist-related process was performed; a performance recorder that writes the identifier received by the receiver, the type, the implementation content, and the date and time in association with each other into a timeline storage unit; a timeline display unit that, when an identifier of a patient to be displayed is designated, reads out the type and the implementation details associated with the designated identifier from the timeline storage unit and displays them in order of date and time; A pharmacist work support system equipped with the following. (Appendix 2) The pharmacist work support system further comprises: a schedule recording unit that, when the implementation content accepted by the accepting unit is a specific content, writes, into the timeline storage unit, the type and implementation content of the pharmacist-related process that is scheduled to be implemented in the future for the target patient, and the future date and time when the process is scheduled to be implemented. The pharmacist work support system according to claim 1, comprising: (Appendix 3) the reception unit receives input of prescription information, The performance record unit writes, into the timeline storage unit, a patient for whom the prescription is to be given as the target patient, dispensing as the type, and drug information indicating the prescribed drug as the performance content. A pharmacist work support system as described in Appendix 2. (Appendix 4) The pharmacist work support system further comprises: a doubt determination unit that determines whether a continuous administration condition is satisfied, in which the drug prescribed in the prescription has been continuously prescribed for at least a first period in the past, and no doubt inquiry has been made regarding the drug prescribed in the prescription for the patient in question during the first period in the past; Equipped with When the doubt determination unit determines that the continuous administration condition is met, the schedule recording unit determines that the implementation content is the specific content, and for the patient to whom the prescription is to be given, writes information about the drug that has been prescribed continuously for the past first period or more as the implementation content into the timeline storage unit, setting the type to "inquiry about the drug." A pharmacist work support system as described in Appendix 3. (Appendix 5) The pharmacist work support system further comprises: an adherence determination unit that determines whether an adherence condition is satisfied, in which the medication status of the drug prescribed in the prescription has been poor for a continuous second period or more in the past, and information regarding the drug prescribed in the prescription for the patient to whom the prescription is made has not been provided to the prescribing doctor of the drug prescribed in the prescription during the second period in the past. Equipped with When the adherence determination unit determines that the adherence condition is satisfied, the schedule recording unit determines that the implementation content is the specific content, and writes information about the drug for which the prescription is to be given, which has been poorly taken for the past second period or more, as the implementation content, into the timeline storage unit. A pharmacist work support system as described in Appendix 3 or 4. (Appendix 6) The schedule recording unit writes a date and time that is a period in the future corresponding to the number of days for which the drug is prescribed as the future date and time. A pharmacist work support system as described in Appendix 4 or 5. (Appendix 7) The pharmacist work support system further comprises: a follow-up determination unit that determines whether a follow-up condition that a side effect occurrence time is set for the medicine prescribed in the prescription is satisfied; Equipped with When the follow-up determination unit determines that the follow-up condition is satisfied, the schedule recording unit determines that the implementation content is the specific content, and writes follow-up as the type for the patient to whom the prescription is to be given, and information about the drug for which the side effect onset time is set, as the implementation content, into the timeline storage unit. A pharmacist work support system described in any one of appendices 3 to 6. (Appendix 8) The schedule recording unit registers a date and time after the period indicated by the time when the side task of the drug occurs as the future date and time. A pharmacist work support system as described in Appendix 7. (Appendix 9) The computer receives an identifier of a target patient for whom a pharmacist-related process has been performed, the type and content of the pharmacist-related process performed for the target patient, and the date and time when the pharmacist-related process was performed; the computer associates the received identifier with the type, the implementation content, and the date and time and writes them into a timeline storage unit; A pharmacist work support method in which, when the identifier of a patient to be displayed is specified, a computer reads the type and implementation content associated with the specified identifier from the timeline memory unit and displays them in order of date and time. (Appendix 10) A reception process for receiving an identifier of a target patient who has undergone a pharmacist-related process, the type and content of the pharmacist-related process performed on the target patient, and the date and time when the pharmacist-related process was performed; an achievement record process of writing the identifier received by the reception process, the type, the implementation content, and the date and time in association with each other in a timeline storage unit; a timeline display process for reading out the type and the implementation details associated with the specified identifier from the timeline storage unit when the identifier of the patient to be displayed is specified, and arranging and displaying them in the order of the date and time; A pharmacist work support program that enables a computer to function as a pharmacist work support system.

[0085] The embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure have been described above. Some of these embodiments and modifications may be combined and implemented. Also, one or more of them may be implemented partially. Note that the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments and modifications, and various modifications are possible as needed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0086] 100 Pharmacist work support system, 10 Pharmacist work support device, 11 Processor, 12 Memory, 13 Storage, 14 Communication interface, 15 Electronic circuit, 111 Performance recording unit, 112 Timeline display unit, 113 Schedule recording unit, 114 Doubt determination unit, 115 Adherence determination unit, 116 Follow-up determination unit, 131 Timeline storage unit, 132 Patient information storage unit, 133 Prescription information storage unit, 134 Medication history information storage unit, 135 Doubt information storage unit, 136 Taking information storage unit, 137 Side effect occurrence time storage unit, 138 Information provision storage unit, 139 Follow-up storage unit, 20 Pharmacy terminal, 21 Processor, 22 Memory, 23 Storage, 24 Communication interface, 25 Electronic circuit, 211 Reception unit, 212 Display control unit, 30 Pharmacy, 41 Type pull-down, 42 Keyword input field, 43 link information, 90 network.

Claims

1. a reception unit that receives prescription information; a performance record unit that writes information about the drug dispensing work indicated in the prescription information received by the reception unit into a timeline storage unit in association with the date and time when the dispensing work was performed and an identifier of a target patient who is a patient corresponding to the prescription, and when it is determined from the prescription information that there is an additional work that is a pharmacist-related process of at least one of a follow-up in which a pharmacist checks with a patient about the medication status during the period of taking the prescribed drug and an information provision in which a pharmacist provides a doctor with information about the patient's medication, and writes information about the additional work into the timeline storage unit in association with the date and time when the additional work was performed and an identifier of the target patient; a timeline display unit that, when an identifier of a patient to be displayed is designated, reads out information associated with the designated identifier from the timeline storage unit and displays the information in order of date and time; A pharmacist work support system equipped with the following.

2. The result recording unit further writes information about a visit to a medical institution identified from the prescription information into a timeline storage unit in association with the visit date and time at the medical institution and the identifier of the target patient. The pharmacist work support system according to claim 1.

3. The performance recorder writes the type and implementation details of the additional work as information on the additional work. The pharmacist work support system according to claim 1.

4. The performance record unit writes the type of dispensing work and the prescribed drug as information about the dispensing work. The pharmacist work support system according to claim 1.

5. The pharmacist work support system further comprises: a schedule recording unit that, when a condition is satisfied, writes the type and content of a treatment that is to be performed in the future on the target patient and the future date and time when the treatment is to be performed into the timeline storage unit; The pharmacist work support system according to claim 1, comprising:

6. The pharmacist work support system further comprises: a doubt determination unit that determines whether a continuous administration condition is satisfied, in which the drug prescribed in the prescription has been continuously prescribed for at least a first period in the past, and no doubt inquiry has been made regarding the drug prescribed in the prescription for the target patient in the first period in the past; Equipped with When the doubt determination unit determines that the continuous administration condition is met, the schedule recording unit determines that the condition is met and writes the type of doubt inquiry and information on the drug prescribed for the target patient continuously for the past first period or more into the timeline storage unit. The pharmacist work support system according to claim 5.

7. The pharmacist work support system further comprises: an adherence determination unit that determines whether an adherence condition is satisfied, in which the medication status of the drug prescribed in the prescription has been poor for a continuous second period or more in the past, and information regarding the drug prescribed in the prescription for the target patient has not been provided to a prescribing doctor of the drug prescribed in the prescription during the second period in the past. Equipped with When the adherence determination unit determines that the adherence condition is met, the schedule recording unit determines that the condition is met and provides information about the target patient. and information on the drug for which the medication status has been poor for the past second period or more are written to the timeline storage unit. The pharmacist work support system according to claim 5.

8. The schedule recording unit writes a date and time that is a period in the future corresponding to the number of days for which the drug is prescribed as the future date and time. The pharmacist work support system according to claim 6 or 7.

9. The pharmacist work support system further comprises: a follow-up determination unit that determines whether a follow-up condition that a side effect occurrence time is set for the medicine prescribed in the prescription is satisfied; Equipped with When the follow-up determination unit determines that the follow-up condition is satisfied, the schedule recording unit determines that the condition is satisfied and writes the type of follow-up and information on the drug for which the side effect onset time is set for the target patient into the timeline storage unit. The pharmacist work support system according to claim 5.

10. The schedule recording unit registers a date and time after the period indicated by the time when the side effect of the drug appears as the future date and time. The pharmacist work support system according to claim 9.

11. The additional services include consultation and guidance and test value registration. The pharmacist work support system according to claim 1.

12. The computer accepts the prescription information, the computer writes information about the drug dispensing task indicated by the prescription information into a timeline storage unit in association with the date and time when the dispensing task was performed and an identifier of the patient who is the patient corresponding to the prescription, and when it is determined from the prescription information that there is an additional task that is a pharmacist-related process of at least one of a follow-up in which the pharmacist checks with the patient about the medication status during the period when the prescribed drug is taken and information provision in which the pharmacist provides a doctor with information about the patient's medication, the computer writes information about the additional task into the timeline storage unit in association with the date and time when the additional task was performed and an identifier of the patient who is the patient corresponding to the prescription, A pharmacist work support method in which, when an identifier of a patient to be displayed is specified, a computer reads information associated with the specified identifier from the timeline storage unit and displays it in order of date and time.

13. A reception process for receiving prescription information; a performance record process in which information about the drug dispensing work indicated by the prescription information received by the reception process is written in a timeline storage unit in association with the date and time when the dispensing work was performed and an identifier of the patient who is the patient corresponding to the prescription, and when it is determined from the prescription information that there is an additional work that is a pharmacist-related process of at least one of a follow-up in which the pharmacist checks with the patient about the medication status during the period of taking the prescribed drug and an information provision in which the pharmacist provides a doctor with information about the patient's medication, in association with the date and time when the additional work was performed and an identifier of the patient who is the patient corresponding to the prescription, is written in the timeline storage unit; A pharmacist work support program that causes a computer to function as a pharmacist work support system that performs a timeline display process in which, when the identifier of a patient to be displayed is specified, information associated with the specified identifier is read from the timeline storage unit and displayed in order of date and time.

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