Information processing device, control method thereof, and program

Abstract

To provide an information processing device capable of reducing the registration of information about erroneous inspection, its control method and a program.SOLUTION: An inspection system includes an information processing device which can respectively communicate with an inspection device for inspecting patients, and a hospital information system for managing patient information on the patients. The information processing device has a first reception part for receiving information about inspection of a patient from the inspection device. A control device has a second reception part for receiving the patient information from the hospital information system. The information processing device also includes a collation part for collating the information about the inspection received by the first reception part with the patient information received by the second reception part, and a notification part for performing a notification to the inspection device on the basis of the collation performed by the collation part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, a control method thereof, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] In medical settings, test data obtained when a patient is examined and information related to the test are registered and managed. When registering information related to a test, incorrect information can be registered due to factors such as missing records, recording errors, or misidentifying patients. In medical settings, to prevent incorrect information from being registered, examiners verify the patient's identity before the test, but communication can sometimes be difficult depending on the patient's condition. Furthermore, human error can occur when examiners input information related to the test, resulting in incorrect information being registered.

[0003] Patent document 1 discloses an electronic medical record system that outputs error information for patient medical information contained in a medical information database by referring to an inconsistency detection rule database, and obtains error information for test-related information based on an inconsistency detection unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-76190 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The electronic medical record system in Patent Document 1 is configured to check for errors in patient information after identifying the patient, which can prevent missing or incorrect medical records in the patient's electronic medical record, but there is a risk that incorrect information will be registered because the error may not be noticed during the examination.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to reduce the registration of information relating to erroneous examinations. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention is an information processing device capable of communicating with both an examination device that examines a patient and a hospital information system that manages patient information of the patient, and is characterized by having a first receiving means that receives information related to the examination when examining the patient from the examination device, a second receiving means that receives the patient information from the hospital information system, a comparison means that compares the information related to the examination received by the first receiving means with the patient information received by the second receiving means, and a notification means that notifies the examination device based on the comparison by the comparison means. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility of information relating to erroneous examinations being registered. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an examination system and a hospital information system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an inspection apparatus. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a control device. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart showing the processing of the inspection system. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information comparison database. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an examination system 10 and a hospital information system 140 according to this embodiment. The testing system 10 is a system that acquires test data by testing patients and transmits various information including the acquired test data to a hospital information system 140. The testing system 10 is composed of a testing device 100, a control device 120, and an information processing device 130.

[0011] The testing device 100 is a device used by an examiner to test a patient. The testing device 100 is communicably connected to a control device 120. The testing device 100 can also communicate with an information processing device 130 and a hospital information system 140 via the control device 120. The control device 120 is a device for controlling the testing device 100. The control device 120 is communicably connected to the testing device 100, the information processing device 130, and the hospital information system 140. The information processing device 130 is a device that compares information received from the testing device 100 via the control device 120 with information received from the hospital information system 140, and notifies the testing device 100 based on the comparison. The information processing device 130 is connected to both the control device 120 and the hospital information system 140 so that they can communicate with each other. The information processing device 130 can also communicate with the testing device 100 via the control device 120.

[0012] The Hospital Information System 140, also referred to as HIS, is a system that aims to improve the efficiency of medical treatment and accounting operations throughout the hospital. The Hospital Information System 140 aims to improve operational efficiency, promote information sharing both within and outside the hospital, and support intelligent medical treatment. The Hospital Information System 140 also includes an ordering system, a medical accounting system, an electronic medical record system, etc., and manages patient information and the test data acquired by the testing system 10 in association with the patient information. Patient information will be explained in detail in the flowchart of Figure 5.

[0013] Here, an outline of the process performed by the testing system 10 of this embodiment to reduce registration of erroneous information in the hospital information system 140 will be described. The testing device 100 transmits test data obtained by testing a patient and information related to the test to the control device 120. The control device 120 converts the received test data and information related to the test into a data format that can be registered by the hospital information system 140, and then transmits the information related to the test to the information processing device 130. The information related to the test will be described in detail in the flowchart of FIG. 5. The information processing device 130 receives patient information from the hospital information system 140. The information processing device 130 compares the information related to the test received from the testing device 100 via the control device 120 with the patient information received from the hospital information system 140. The information processing device 130 notifies the testing device 100 regarding the consistency of the test via the control device 120. By checking the notification received by the testing device 100, the tester can recognize errors in input of information related to the test or mix-ups of patients, thereby reducing the possibility of incorrect information related to the test being registered in the hospital information system 140.

[0014] Next, the functional configurations of the inspection device 100, the control device 120, and the information processing device 130 that constitute the inspection system 10 will be described. First, a description will be given of the functional configuration of the inspection device 100. The inspection device 100 has a control unit 101, a display control unit 102, a receiving unit 103, and a transmitting unit 104. The control unit 101 controls the entire inspection device 100. Specifically, the control unit 101 acquires inspection data by inspecting the inspection area of ​​the patient. Examples of the inspection data include an electrocardiogram, blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and image data. The inspection device 100 can use, for example, an imaging device such as a digital camera. When the inspection device 100 is an imaging device, the control unit 101 acquires image data as inspection data by photographing the inspection area of ​​the patient. Furthermore, the control unit 101 acquires the name and patient ID (patient identification information) of the patient to be inspected from the hospital information system 140 via the control device 120. Furthermore, the control unit 101 acquires information related to the inspection input by the inspector.

[0015] The display control unit 102 controls the display unit 222, which will be described later. Specifically, the display control unit 102 displays the test data, and the received patient name and patient ID. The display control unit 102 also displays a notification regarding the consistency of the test received from the information processing device 130 via the control device 120.

[0016] The receiving unit 103 receives various information transmitted from the control device 120. Specifically, the receiving unit 103 receives the patient's name and patient ID transmitted from the hospital information system 140 via the control device 120. The receiving unit 103 also receives a notification regarding the consistency of the examination transmitted from the information processing device 130 via the control device 120.

[0017] The transmitting unit 104 transmits various information to the control device 120. Specifically, the transmitting unit 104 transmits an image of a barcode held by the patient to the control device 120 in order to inquire about the patient's name and patient ID. The transmitting unit 104 also transmits the patient's name, patient ID, test data, and information related to the test to the control device 120.

[0018] Next, a description will be given of the functional configuration of the control device 120. The control device 120 includes a control unit 121, a conversion unit 122, a receiving unit 123, and a transmitting unit . The control unit 121 controls the entire control device 120. The control unit 121 also controls the operation of the inspection device 100. Specifically, when multiple inspection devices 100 are connected, the control unit 121 controls the enabling / disabling of the inspection devices 100 so that communication is performed only with inspection devices 100 that have been permitted in advance.

[0019] The conversion unit 122 converts the patient's name, patient ID, test data, and test-related information received from the testing device 100 into a data format that can be registered by the hospital information system 140 using a medical format.

[0020] The receiving unit 123 receives various information transmitted from the testing device 100, the information processing device 130, or the hospital information system 140. Specifically, the receiving unit 123 receives an inquiry such as the patient's name transmitted from the testing device 100. The receiving unit 123 also receives the patient's name, patient ID, test data, and information related to the test from the testing device 100. The receiving unit 123 also receives a notification regarding the consistency of the test from the information processing device 130. The receiving unit 123 also receives a registration request from the testing device 100 requesting that the test data be registered.

[0021] The transmitting unit 124 transmits various types of information to the testing device 100, the information processing device 130, or the hospital information system 140. Specifically, the transmitting unit 124 transmits an inquiry such as the patient's name received from the testing device 100 to the hospital information system 140. The transmitting unit 124 also transmits the converted patient's name, patient ID, test data, and information related to the test to the information processing device 130. The transmitting unit 124 also transmits a notification regarding the consistency of the test received from the information processing device 130 to the testing device 100. The transmitting unit 124 also transmits a registration request received from the testing device 100 to the hospital information system 140.

[0022] Next, a description will be given of the functional configuration of the information processing device 130. The information processing device 130 includes a control unit 131, a collating unit 132, a notifying unit 133, a receiving unit 134, and a transmitting unit 135. The control unit 131 controls the entire information processing device 130. The control unit 131 also queries the hospital information system 140 for patient information.

[0023] The collation unit 132 collates the information about the examination received from the examination device 100 via the control device 120 with the patient information received from the hospital information system 140, and determines whether the examinations are consistent. If the comparison by the comparison unit 132 determines that the test is inconsistent, the notification unit 133 notifies the testing device 100 and the hospital information system 140 about the consistency of the test.

[0024] The receiving unit 134 receives various information from the control device 120 and the hospital information system 140. Specifically, the receiving unit 134 receives the patient's name, patient ID, test data, and information related to the test transmitted from the control device 120. The receiving unit 134 also receives patient information from the hospital information system 140.

[0025] The transmitting unit 135 transmits various information to the control device 120 and the hospital information system 140. Specifically, the transmitting unit 135 transmits a registration request to the hospital information system 140. The transmitting unit 135 also transmits a notification regarding the consistency of the test to the control device 120.

[0026] 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the inspection device 100. In this embodiment, the inspection device 100 will be described as an imaging device such as a digital camera. The inspection device 100 has an imaging unit 211, a zoom control unit 215, an image processing unit 217, a communication unit 218, a system control unit 219, a storage unit 220, an external memory 221, a display unit 222, an operation unit 223, a common bus 224, and an AF control unit 225.

[0027] The imaging unit 211 includes a lens 212 , a shutter 213 , and an image sensor 214 . The lens 212 forms an optical image of the examination area of ​​the patient as the subject on the image sensor 214. The lens 212 includes an aperture that determines an aperture value for adjusting the amount of exposure. The shutter 213 exposes or blocks light to the image sensor 214 by opening and closing, and controls the shutter speed. Note that the shutter 213 is not limited to a mechanical shutter, but may be an electronic shutter. In an image sensor using a CMOS sensor, the electronic shutter performs a reset scan to zero the amount of accumulated charge in the pixel for each pixel or for each region consisting of multiple pixels (for example, for each line). After that, the image sensor performs a scan to read out the signal after a predetermined time has elapsed for each pixel or region that has undergone the reset scan. The image sensor 214 is configured with a charge storage type solid-state image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS element that converts an optical image into an electrical signal.

[0028] The zoom control unit 215 controls the driving of the zoom lens included in the lens 212. The zoom control unit 215 drives the zoom lens via a zoom motor based on instructions from the system control unit 219, thereby varying the magnification. The distance measurement system 216 has a function of dividing the screen into predetermined blocks each consisting of a plurality of pixels and detecting the distance for each block within the screen. The distance measurement system 216 acquires the subject distance and can measure the actual size of the subject based on the subject distance information, information on the angle of view output by the zoom control unit 215, and information on the number of pixels of the image sensor 214.

[0029] The image processing unit 217 performs image processing on the RAW image data output from the image sensor 214. The image processing unit 217 performs various image processing such as white balance adjustment, gamma correction, color interpolation, demosaicing, or filtering on the image (RAW image data) output from the imaging unit 211 or the image signal data stored in the storage unit 220. The image processing unit 217 also performs compression processing on the image signal data captured by the imaging unit 211 using a standard such as JPEG.

[0030] The communication unit 218 is a communication interface that enables each component in the inspection device 100 to communicate with external devices such as the control device 120 via a wireless network. A specific example of the network is a network based on the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) standard. The communication unit 218 may use a router for communication using Wi-Fi. The communication unit 218 may also communicate using a wired communication interface such as a USB or LAN.

[0031] The system control unit 219 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and controls each unit in accordance with a program stored in the storage unit 220, thereby performing overall control of the inspection device 100. The system control unit 219 also controls the imaging unit 211, zoom control unit 215, distance measurement system 216, image processing unit 217, AF control unit 225, etc.

[0032] The storage unit 220 temporarily stores various setting information such as information on the focus position during imaging required for the operation of the inspection device 100, image data captured by the imaging unit 211, and image data processed by the image processing unit 217. The storage unit 220 may also temporarily store image data received by the communication unit 218 through communication with the control device 120, analysis data such as information on the size of the subject, etc. The storage unit 220 is configured by a rewritable non-volatile memory such as a flash memory or SDRAM.

[0033] The external memory 221 is a non-volatile storage medium, such as an SD card or a CF card, that can be loaded into or fixed inside the inspection device 100. The external memory 221 stores image data processed by the image processing unit 217, image data and analysis data received by the communication unit 218 through communication with the control device 120, etc. Furthermore, image data is read from the external memory 221 during playback, and the read image data can be output to the outside of the inspection device 100.

[0034] The display unit 222 displays image data temporarily stored in the storage unit 220, image data stored in the external memory 221, the patient's name, the patient ID, information about the examination, notifications about the consistency of the examination, input forms, setting screens, etc. The display unit 222 is a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, an EVF (Electronic Viewfinder), etc. The display of the display unit 222 is controlled by the display control unit 102 of the examination device 100.

[0035] The operation unit 223 is operated by the examiner when giving instructions or inputting information to the inspection device 100. The operation unit 223 is, for example, a button, switch, key, mode dial, or touch panel that doubles as the display unit 222 provided on the inspection device 100. The examiner's instructions for mode setting, shooting operations such as release, etc. are notified to the system control unit 219 by operating the operation unit 223. The examiner inputs information related to the inspection via the operation unit 223 while checking the display guide displayed on the display unit 222. The operation unit 223 is also used when the examiner directly inputs the patient's name, patient ID, patient age, patient gender, etc. into the inspection device 100.

[0036] The common bus 224 is a signal line for transmitting and receiving signals between the various blocks. The imaging unit 211, zoom control unit 215, distance measurement system 216, image processing unit 217, communication unit 218, system control unit 219, storage unit 220, external memory 221, display unit 222, operation unit 223, and AF control unit 225 are connected to the common bus 224.

[0037] The AF control unit 225 extracts high-frequency components from the imaging signal (video signal), searches for the position of the focus lens included in the lens 212 where this is maximized, and controls the focus lens to automatically adjust the focus. This focus control method is also called TV-AF or contrast AF, and is characterized by high-precision focusing. The AF control unit 225 also outputs the distance to the subject based on the amount of focus adjustment or the amount of movement of the focus lens. Note that the focus control method is not limited to contrast AF, and phase-difference AF or other AF methods may also be used. The AF control unit 225 can also detect the amount of focus adjustment or the position of the focus lens, and obtain the distance to the subject based on the position of the focus lens.

[0038] 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the control device 120. The control device 120 of this embodiment uses a computer 300 that can realize the functional configuration of the control device 120 by executing a program. The computer 300 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 310 , an input unit 312 , an output unit 313 , a storage unit 314 , and a communication unit 317 .

[0039] The CPU 310 includes a calculation unit 311. The calculation unit 311 deploys a program stored in a main memory unit 315 of the storage unit 314 into an auxiliary memory unit 316 and executes the program, thereby realizing the functions of the control unit 121, the conversion unit 122, the receiving unit 123, and the transmission unit 124 of the control device 120 in FIG. 1 . The CPU 310 may also include an auxiliary calculation unit. The auxiliary calculation unit is an auxiliary calculation IC used under the control of the CPU 310. An example of the auxiliary calculation unit is a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit). A GPU is originally a processor for image processing, but because it has multiple multiply-accumulators and excels at matrix calculations, it is also used as a processor for deep learning processing. The auxiliary calculation unit may also be a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), ASIC, or the like.

[0040] The input unit 312 is a device that allows a user operating the control device 120 to input instructions and information to the control device 120. For example, a mouse, a keyboard, etc. may be used as the input unit 312. Note that the user operating the control device 120 may be the examiner or may be a person different from the examiner. The output unit 313 is a device for outputting the results of processing executed by the calculation unit 311. The output unit 313 may be, for example, a display, a printer, or the like.

[0041] The storage unit 314 includes a main storage unit 315 (ROM, RAM, etc.) and an auxiliary storage unit 316 (magnetic disk device, SSD: Solid State Drive, etc.). The main storage unit 315 stores programs executed by the calculation unit 311.

[0042] The communication unit 317 is a communication interface for communicating with the testing device 100, the information processing device 130, and the hospital information system 140. The communication unit 317 is controlled by the receiving unit 123 and the transmitting unit 124 of the control device 120 described above. The communication unit 317 can use a wireless communication module and a wired LAN module for communication based on the Wi-Fi standard. The communication unit 317 of this embodiment communicates wirelessly with the testing device 100, wirelessly or wired with the information processing device 130, and wired with the hospital information system 140.

[0043] 4 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 130. The information processing device 130 of this embodiment uses a computer 400 that can realize the functional configuration of the information processing device 130 by executing a program. The computer 400 has the same configuration as the computer 300 described above. The computer 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 410 , an input unit 412 , an output unit 413 , a storage unit 414 , and a communication unit 417 .

[0044] The CPU 410 includes a calculation unit 411. The calculation unit 411 loads a program stored in a main memory unit 415 of the storage unit 414 into an auxiliary memory unit 416 and executes the program, thereby realizing the functions of the control unit 131, the collating unit 132, the notifying unit 133, the receiving unit 134, and the transmitting unit 135 of the information processing device 130 in Fig. 1. Note that the CPU 410 may include an auxiliary calculation unit, similar to the CPU 310 described above.

[0045] The input unit 412 is a device for a user operating the information processing device 130 to input instructions and information to the information processing device 130. For example, a mouse, a keyboard, etc. may be used as the input unit 412. Note that the user operating the information processing device 130 may be the examiner or may be a person different from the examiner. The output unit 413 is a device for outputting the results of processing executed by the calculation unit 411. The output unit 413 may be, for example, a display, a printer, or the like. The storage unit 414 is composed of a main storage unit 415 and an auxiliary storage unit 416. The main storage unit 415 stores the programs executed by the calculation unit 411.

[0046] The communication unit 417 is a communication interface for communicating with the control device 120 and the hospital information system 140. The communication unit 417 is controlled by the receiving unit 134 and the transmitting unit 135 of the information processing device 130 described above. The communication unit 417 can use a wireless communication module and a wired communication module for communication based on the Wi-Fi standard. The communication unit 417 of this embodiment communicates with the control device 120 wirelessly or wired, and communicates with the hospital information system 140 wired.

[0047] 3 or 4 may include one or more CPUs 310, 410 and storage units 314, 414. That is, at least one or more processing devices (CPUs) are connected to at least one storage unit, and the at least one or more processing devices can execute programs stored in at least one or more storage units 314, 414. The processing device is not limited to a CPU, and may be an FPGA, an ASIC, or the like.

[0048] Next, the processing of the testing system 10 and the processing of the hospital information system 140 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Fig. 5(a) is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the inspection device 100. The flowchart shown in Fig. 5(a) is realized by the system control unit 219 of the inspection device 100 executing a program stored in the storage unit 220. Fig. 5(b) is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the control device 120. The flowchart shown in Fig. 5(b) is realized by the calculation unit 311 of the control device 120 executing a program stored in the storage unit 314. Fig. 5(c) is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the information processing device 130. The flowchart shown in Fig. 5(c) is realized by the calculation unit 411 of the information processing device 130 executing a program stored in the storage unit 414. Fig. 5(d) is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the hospital information system 140. The flowchart shown in Fig. 5(d) is realized, for example, by the control unit of the hospital information system 140 executing a program stored in the storage unit.

[0049] In S500, the control unit 101 of the inspection device 100 performs connection processing for communicating with the control device 120. The control unit 101 connects using a network based on the Wi-Fi standard, for example. As a network connection method, UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) can be used. Here, in UPnP, individual devices are identified by UUID (Universally Unique IDentifier), but a fixed IP address may also be used.

[0050] In S520, the control unit 121 of the control device 120 performs connection processing for communicating with the inspection device 100. Specifically, the control unit 121 can perform the connection processing by the same processing as in S500 described above.

[0051] In S521, the control unit 121 of the control device 120 performs transition processing to make the testing device 100 a slave and the control device 120 itself a master so that it can control the testing device 100. The control device 120 stores in advance the ID (for example, serial number or MAC address) of the testing device 100 to be made a slave. The control device 120 acquires the ID of the testing device 100, compares the acquired ID with the stored ID, and performs processing to communicate only with testing devices 100 that have been previously authorized. By communicating with testing devices 100 that have been previously authorized, unauthorized access to the hospital information system 140 via the control device 120 from unauthorized testing devices 100 is prevented.

[0052] In S501, the control unit 101 of the inspection device 100 performs transition processing so that the control device 120 is the master and the control unit 101 itself is the slave so as to be controlled by the control device 120. The control unit 101 transitions to a state in which it can be controlled by the control device 120 by transmitting its own ID to the control device 120 in response to a request from the control device 120.

[0053] In S502, the control unit 101 acquires the name and patient ID (patient identification information) of the patient to be examined. As a first acquisition method, if the patient has a barcode as a patient identification medium, the examiner operates the testing device 100 to photograph the barcode, and the control unit 101 reads the image data of the barcode. The control unit 101 transmits the image data of the barcode to the control device 120 in order to inquire about the patient's name and patient ID from the hospital information system 140 via the control device 120. The control unit 121 of the control device 120 decodes the received image data of the barcode to acquire the barcode ID. The control unit 121 of the control device 120 inquires about the acquired barcode ID from the hospital information system 140, acquires the patient's name and patient ID, and transmits them to the testing device 100, whereby the control unit 101 of the testing device 100 acquires the patient's name and patient ID.

[0054] As a second acquisition method, if the patient has an IC card as a patient identification medium, the examiner reads the information on the IC card by operating the testing device 100. The testing device 100 obtains the patient's name and patient ID by querying the hospital information system 140 for the read information via the control device 120.

[0055] As a third acquisition method, when patients are managed using biometric authentication, the examiner operates a biometric authentication reader provided in the inspection device 100 to read the patient's biometric information such as fingerprint authentication, face authentication, or vein authentication. The inspection device 100 obtains the patient's name and patient ID by querying the hospital information system 140 for the read biometric information via the control device 120.

[0056] According to this acquisition method, the patient's name and patient ID can be acquired accurately with less burden on the patient. However, the acquisition method is not limited to the above, and the examiner may ask the patient for the name and patient ID, and input the asked patient name and patient ID into the inspection device 100, so that the control unit 101 of the inspection device 100 can acquire the patient's name and patient ID.

[0057] In S540, the control unit of the hospital information system 140 responds to the inquiry from the testing device 100 by transmitting the patient's name and patient ID to the testing device 100 via the control device 120.

[0058] In S503, the display control unit 102 of the testing device 100 displays the acquired patient name and patient ID on the display unit 222. At this time, the tester confirms the patient's identity by telling the patient the patient name (or patient ID) displayed on the display unit 222 before the test, so as to prevent incorrect information from being registered in the hospital information system 140. However, depending on the patient's condition, communication may be difficult, which may result in incorrect information being registered in the hospital information system 140.

[0059] In S504, the control unit 101 acquires examination data of the affected area in response to an operation by the examiner. Since the examination device 100 of this embodiment is an imaging device, the examiner takes an image of the affected area using the imaging device, and the control unit 101 acquires image data as examination data. At this time, the display control unit 102 displays the acquired examination data on the display unit 222, allowing the examiner to understand whether appropriate examination data has been acquired.

[0060] In S505, the control unit 101 acquires information related to the examination. Here, the information related to the examination includes an examination ID, examination date and time information, examination site information, examiner information, and medical department information. The examination ID is identification information for the examination. The examination date and time information is information about the date and time the examination is performed. The examination site information is information about the name of the site (affected area) to be examined. The examiner information is the name or examiner ID (examiner identification information) of the person who operates the examination device 100 to perform the examination. The medical department information is information about the medical department to which the examination belongs. The examiner selects and inputs information related to the examination into an input form displayed on the display unit 222 of the examination device 100 via the operation unit 223, and the control unit 101 acquires the information related to the examination input by the examiner.

[0061] Furthermore, the information about the examination may include information about the examination index. For example, there is "DESIGN-R (registered trademark)" for the examination of pressure ulcers. "DESIGN-R" is a pressure ulcer condition assessment scale for evaluating the healing process of wounds, including pressure ulcers. The name is an acronym for each observation item: depth, exudate, size, inflammation / infection, granulation, and necrotic tissue. The examination index represents the scale of the examination, and includes "Depth," "Exudate," "Size," "Inflammation / Infection," "Granulation," and "Necrotic tissue" in "DESIGN-R." When an examiner examines a pressure ulcer, the examiner selects and inputs "DESIGN-R" into the input form displayed on the display unit 222, and then selects and inputs an appropriate examination index from "DESIGN-R." This allows the control unit 101 to acquire the information about the examination index. The control unit 101 may automatically acquire an evaluation value as inspection data according to the input inspection index, or may acquire an evaluation value based on input by the examiner. For example, when "Size" in "DESIGN-R" is selected, the control unit 101 acquires the distance to the inspection site using the distance measurement system 216, and automatically measures the size of the affected area based on the distance information, information on the angle of view, and information on the number of pixels, thereby acquiring an evaluation value. On the other hand, when "Exudate" in "DESIGN-R" is selected, the control unit 101 can acquire an evaluation value based on the results of visual and palpation input by the examiner. The inspection device 100 may be configured to acquire an evaluation value by itself, or may not be configured to acquire an evaluation value by itself.

[0062] In S506, the transmitting unit 104 of the testing device 100 transmits the patient's name, patient ID, test data, and information related to the test to the control device 120.

[0063] In S522, the receiving unit 123 of the control device 120 receives the patient's name, patient ID, test data, and information related to the test transmitted from the testing device 100. In S523, the control unit 121 of the control device 120 converts the received patient name, patient ID, test data, and test-related information into a data format that can be registered by the hospital information system 140. If the test data is image data, the control unit 121 converts the image data into DICOM format or XML data including the image data and accompanying information.

[0064] In S524, the transmitting unit 124 of the control device 120 transmits the converted patient name, patient ID, test data, and information related to the test to the information processing device 130. Note that the transmitting unit 124 may also transmit the converted patient name, patient ID, test data, and information related to the test to the testing device 100 in addition to transmitting to the information processing device 130.

[0065] In S530, the receiving unit 134 of the information processing device 130 receives the patient's name, patient ID, examination data, and information related to the examination transmitted from the control device 120. In S531, the control unit 131 of the information processing device 130 queries the hospital information system 140 for patient information using the patient ID transmitted from the control device 120 as a key. Note that the key used when querying the hospital information system 140 for patient information is not limited to the patient ID. If the testing device 100 cannot acquire the patient ID, it can query the hospital information system 140 for patient information using other items, such as the patient's name, the area to be tested, the tester, the department, etc., as a key.

[0066] In S541, in response to the inquiry from the information processing device 130, the control unit of the hospital information system 140 extracts patient information associated with the patient ID from the database and responds by transmitting the extracted patient information to the information processing device 130. Here, the extracted patient information is, for example, information acquired by the hospital information system 140 when the patient visits the hospital and is checked in or when the doctor examines the patient, and is different from the timing at which the above-mentioned testing device 100 acquires information related to the test.

[0067] In addition, when an inquiry about patient information is made using a key other than the patient ID and the patient information cannot be uniquely identified, the control unit of the hospital information system 140 extracts multiple candidate patient information. For example, when an inquiry is made using the examination date and time as a key, patient information in which the hospital stay date and time on the same day as the examination date and time is associated is extracted. In addition, when an inquiry is made using the examination site as a key, patient information in which the treatment site in the same site as the examination site is associated is extracted. In addition, when an inquiry is made using the examiner ID as a key, patient information in which the examiner ID is associated as the responsible examiner is extracted. In addition, when an inquiry is made using the medical department as a key, patient information in which the medical department is associated is extracted. Furthermore, when an inquiry is made using multiple items as keys, the control unit of the hospital information system 140 narrows down and extracts patient information that is common to multiple items, transmits it to the examination device 100 via the control device 120, and displays the multiple patient information on the display unit 222. The control unit of the hospital information system 140 receives the patient information selected by the examiner on the examination device 100 via the control device 120, and transmits the received patient information to the information processing device 130, thereby enabling the system to respond even when an inquiry about patient information is made using a key other than the patient ID.

[0068] In S532, the receiving unit 134 of the information processing device 130 receives patient information associated with the patient ID from the hospital information system 140. Here, the patient information includes the patient ID, the patient's name, information on the date and time of hospitalization, information on the treatment area, information on the examiner in charge, information on the medical department, and a hospital room ID. The information on the date and time of hospitalization is information on the date and time the patient is hospitalized, and includes at least information on the latest hospitalization date and time. If the patient has visited the hospital, the information on the date and time of hospitalization can be replaced with information on the date and time of hospitalization. The medical department information is information on the medical department to which the patient belongs. The information on the treatment area is information on the area to be treated or the area being treated for the patient. The information on the examiner in charge is the name or examiner ID (identification information of the examiner) of the person in charge of the patient's examination. The hospital room ID is identification information of the hospital room in which the patient is hospitalized. The information on the treatment area may include multiple treatment areas. The information on the examiner in charge may include multiple examiners.

[0069] In S533, the collating unit 132 of the information processing device 130 collates the information related to the examination with the patient information. Here, the information related to the examination is the information received from the examination device 100 via the control device 120 in S530, and the patient information is the information received from the hospital information system 140 in S532. In other words, the information related to the examination and the patient information are obtained via different routes. The collating unit 132 collates the information related to the examination with the patient information using the information comparison database 600, which will be described later.

[0070] In S534, the collation unit 132 determines the consistency of the inspection based on the collation. The collation unit 132 determines the consistency of the inspection using the information comparison database 600, which will be described later. In S535, the collation unit 132 determines whether or not the checks are consistent, and if the checks are not consistent (mismatched), the process proceeds to S536, and if the checks are consistent, the process proceeds to S537.

[0071] Here, the processing from S533 to S535 will be specifically described. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an information comparison database 600 used when the information processing device 130 compares information related to an examination with patient information to determine the consistency of the examination. The information comparison database 600 is stored in the main memory unit 415 of the information processing device 130.

[0072] The information comparison database 600 includes an examination data table 610 , a patient information table 620 , a data collation table 630 , and a consistency determination result table 640 . The examination data table 610 is a table for writing information about examinations and patient IDs. The main item of the examination data table 610 is "Examination ID," and other items are "Examination date and time," "Patient ID (obtained from examination device)," "Examination area," "Examiner," and "Clinical department." The receiving unit 134 of the information processing device 130 writes the information about the test received from the testing device 100 in S530 into the test data table 610. Specifically, the receiving unit 134 writes the test ID, test date and time information, test body part information, tester information, and medical department information from the received information about the test into the corresponding items in the test data table 610. As described above, the test ID, test date and time information, test body part information, tester information, and medical department information are based on the information input by the tester into the testing device 100. In addition, the receiving unit 134 writes the patient ID transmitted from the testing device 100 into the item "Patient ID (obtained by testing device)" in the test data table 610. Note that the patient ID written into the item "Patient ID (obtained by testing device)" in the test data table 610 is the patient ID obtained by the testing device 100 in S502.

[0073] The patient information table 620 is a table for writing patient information. The main item of the patient information table 620 is "Patient ID," and other items are "Patient name," "Date and time of hospitalization," "Treatment area," "Examiner in charge," "Department," and "Hospital room ID." In S532, the receiving unit 134 of the information processing device 130 writes the patient information received from the hospital information system 140 into the patient information table 620. Specifically, the receiving unit 134 writes, from the received patient information, the patient ID, the patient's name, information on the date and time the patient was hospitalized, information on the treatment area, information on the examiner in charge, information on the medical department, and the hospital room ID into the corresponding items in the patient information table 620.

[0074] The patient ID written in the main item "Patient ID" of the patient information table 620 is information included in the patient information queried from the hospital information system 140 using the patient ID acquired by the testing device 100 as a key. Therefore, the patient ID written in the item "Patient ID (Acquired by Testing Device)" of the test data table 610 and the patient ID written in the main item "Patient ID" of the patient information table 620 are usually the same. However, when the information processing device 130 queries the hospital information system 140 for patient information without using the patient ID as a key, there is a possibility that they will differ. Note that the information written in each item is not limited to one piece of information, and multiple pieces of information may be used. For example, multiple pieces of information may be written in the item "Treatment Area" or the item "Examiner in Charge".

[0075] The data matching table 630 is a table for determining the consistency of tests by matching the information written in the test data table 610 with the information written in the patient information table 620. The main item of the data matching table 630 is "matching item," and other items are "alert criteria" and "alert enabled / disabled." The main item "matching item" is set to an item to be matched between the information written in the examination data table 610 and the information written in the patient information table 620. Here, "examination date and time," "examination area," "examiner," and "department" are set in advance as "matching items."

[0076] In the item "alert criteria," criteria (conditions) for issuing an alert are set for each comparison item. Here, an alert means a notification indicating that there is an inconsistency in the examination. The criteria set in the item "alert criteria" are set by the user of the information processing device 130 inputting them in advance via the input unit 412. Here, criteria A, B, C, and D are set for the comparison items "examination date and time," "examination area," "examiner," and "department," respectively.

[0077] Criterion A for the comparison item "Examination Date and Time" sets a criterion for issuing an alert when the information in the "Examination Date and Time" item in the examination data table 610 (information on the examination date and time) is compared with the information in the "Hospitalization Date and Time" item in the patient information table 620 (information on the hospitalization date and time). Specifically, Criterion A sets a criterion for issuing an alert when there is a discrepancy between the information on the examination date and time and the information on the hospitalization date and time. For example, Criterion A sets an alert except when the examination date and the last hospitalization date are the same day and the examination date is after the last hospitalization date. An example of a case that meets this Criterion A is when there is a possibility that a patient who has no hospitalization record at the hospital is being examined, and therefore there is an inconsistency in the examination; more specifically, there is an inconsistency in the patient. In other words, Criterion A compares the information on the examination date and time with the information on the hospitalization date and time. If the examination date and time match or if the examination date and time are within a predetermined period from the hospitalization date and time, it is determined that the examination was performed while the patient was hospitalized and there is consistency (no inconsistency); otherwise, it is determined that there is an inconsistency (inconsistency).

[0078] Criterion B for the comparison item "Examination Site" sets a criterion for issuing an alert when the information in the "Examination Site" item (examination site information) in the examination data table 610 is compared with the information in the "Treatment Site" item (treatment site information) in the patient information table 620. Specifically, Criterion B sets a criterion for issuing an alert when there is a discrepancy between the information on the examination site and the information on the treatment site. For example, Criterion B sets an "alert when the examination site and the treatment site are different." Examples of cases that fall under Criterion B include cases where the examiner may have entered incorrect information on the examination site or forgotten to examine the treatment site, which can lead to a determination that the examination is inconsistent. In other words, Criterion B compares the information on the examination site and the treatment site, and if the examination site and the treatment site match or if the examination site includes the treatment site, it determines that the examination is consistent (there is no discrepancy) because the examination was performed on the patient's site being treated. Otherwise, it determines that there is no discrepancy (there is a discrepancy).

[0079] Criterion C for the comparison item "Examiner Name" sets a criterion for issuing an alert when the information in the "Examiner" item (examiner information) in the test data table 610 is compared with the information in the "Responsible Examiner" item (responsible examiner information) in the patient information table 620. Specifically, Criterion C sets a criterion for issuing an alert when there is a discrepancy between the examiner information and the responsible examiner information. For example, Criterion C sets an "alert when the examiner and the responsible examiner are different." Examples of cases that fall under Criterion C include cases where the examiner may have entered incorrect examiner information or where a different examiner than the responsible examiner is performing the test, which can lead to a determination that the test is inconsistent. In other words, Criterion C is a criterion for comparing the information of the examiner and the responsible examiner, and determining that the test is consistent (no discrepancy) if the examiner and the responsible examiner match, and otherwise determining that the test is inconsistent (there is a discrepancy).

[0080] Criterion D for the comparison item "Medical Department" sets a criterion for issuing an alert when the information in the "Medical Department" item (medical department information) in the test data table 610 is compared with the information in the "Medical Department" item (medical department information) in the patient information table 620. Specifically, Criterion D sets a criterion for issuing an alert when the medical department information does not match and there is an inconsistency. For example, Criterion D sets "Alert when the medical department is different." An example of Criterion D is when the examiner may enter incorrect medical department information or perform the test in a department other than the one that should have been used, which can determine that the test is inconsistent. In other words, Criterion D is a criterion for comparing the medical department information in the test data table with the medical department information in the patient information table, and if they match, determining that the test is correct (consistent), and otherwise determining that there is an inconsistency (inconsistency). The collation items and alert criteria in the data collation table 630 are merely examples, and can be changed depending on the type of information managed by the hospital information system 140 and the type of hospital.

[0081] The item "Alert enable / disable" is set for each comparison item as to whether or not to issue an alert. For a comparison item set to "enable," an alert is issued if the criteria set in the item "alert criteria" are met. On the other hand, for a comparison item set to "disable," an alert is not issued without determining whether or not the criteria set in the item "alert criteria" are met. Here, an example is shown in which enable, enable, disable, and enable are set for the comparison items "examination date and time," "examination body part," "examiner," and "department," respectively. The value (enable / disable) set in the item "alert enable / disable" is set by the user of the information processing device 130 by inputting it in advance via the input unit 412. The data collation table 630 may be set for each patient or each examiner depending on the patient and the medical situation.

[0082] The consistency determination result table 640 is a table for holding the consistency of tests determined using the criteria set in the "Alert criteria" item of the data matching table 630. The consistency determination result table 640 holds the consistency results for each test ID. The main item of the consistency determination result table 640 is "Test ID," and the next item is "Patient ID." The third and subsequent items are "Test date and time," "Test area," "Tester," and "Clinical department," which are the same as the matching items set in the data matching table 630. The last item is "Alert applicable / not applicable."

[0083] The same information as the main item "Exam ID" in the examination data table 610 is written in the main item "Exam ID," and the same information as the main item "Patient ID" in the patient information table 620 is written in the item "Patient ID." Meanwhile, the results of the examination consistency determined using the data matching table 630 are written in each of the verification items "Exam Date and Time," "Exam Body Part," "Examiner," and "Department." Specifically, if a verification item set to "enabled" in the data matching table 630 meets the criteria set in the item "Alert Criteria," the test is determined to be inconsistent, and "Inconsistent" is written. On the other hand, if the criteria set in the item "Alert Criteria" are not met, the test is determined to be consistent, and "Consistent" is written. Note that "Not Applicable" is written in the items in the data matching table 630 corresponding to verification items for which the item "Alert Enable / Disable" is set to "Disable." In the last item, "Alert Applicable / Non-Applicable," "Alert Applicable" is written if "Inconsistency" is written in even one of the comparison items, "Examination Date and Time," "Examination Area," "Examiner," and "Clinical Department," in the consistency determination result table 640. On the other hand, if no "Inconsistency" is written, "Alert Not Applicable" is written. However, this is not limited to this case, and the system may be modified so that "Alert Applicable" is written if "Inconsistency" is written in a predetermined number or more of the comparison items, for example, two or more, three or more, or all.

[0084] In the above-mentioned S533, the collation unit 132 reads out the information contained in the test data table 610 and the information contained in the patient information table 620 for each collation item set in the data collation table 630, and compares the information related to the test with the patient information.

[0085] In S534 described above, the collation unit 132 determines the consistency of the test for each collation item between the information contained in the test data table 610 and the information contained in the patient information table 620 based on whether the alert criteria set in the data collation table 630 are met. The collation unit 132 writes "inconsistency" or "consistency" as the test consistency result determined for each collation item in the consistency determination result table 640. The collation unit 132 also determines whether to issue an alert for the test ID to the testing device 100 based on the test consistency result for each collation item. If there is even one "inconsistency" in each collation item in the consistency determination result table 640, the collation unit 132 writes "alert applicable" in the "alert applicable / not applicable" field, and if there is no "inconsistency," it writes "alert not applicable."

[0086] In S535 described above, the collation unit 132 proceeds to S536 if there is even one "inconsistency" in the collation items, i.e., if "alert applicable" is written in the "alert applicable / non-applicable" field in the consistency determination result table 640. On the other hand, if there is no "inconsistency" in the collation items, i.e., if "alert non-applicable" is written in the "alert applicable / non-applicable" field in the consistency determination result table 640, the collation unit 132 proceeds to S537.

[0087] In S536, notification unit 133 of information processing device 130 notifies inspection device 100, via control device 120, of the consistency of the test based on the matching by matching unit 132. In this case, the result of matching by matching unit 132 indicates that the test is inconsistent, and therefore processing proceeds to S536, so notification unit 133 notifies inspection device 100 that the test is inconsistent. Note that notification unit 133 can include alert information in the notification. Here, the alert information includes the test data, information indicating the matching items that are inconsistent, and information indicating the reason for the inconsistency. Notification unit 133 can generate alert information by reading information on the matching items for which "inconsistency" has been written from consistency determination result table 640.

[0088] For example, assume that "Inconsistency" is written in the comparison item "Examination Date and Time" in the consistency determination result table 640. In this case, the notification unit 133 generates alert information to include information indicating that the patient is inconsistent or information indicating that the examination date and time is inconsistent, and information indicating the reason for the inconsistency, that is, the patient's examination date and time and hospital stay date and time do not match.

[0089] Also, for example, assume that "inconsistency" is written in the comparison item "examination site" in the consistency determination result table 640. In this case, the notification unit 133 generates alert information to include information indicating that the examination site is inconsistent and information indicating the reason for the inconsistency, that is, the examination site and the treatment site do not match.

[0090] Also, for example, assume that "Inconsistency" is written in the comparison item "Examiner" in the consistency determination result table 640. In this case, the notification unit 133 generates alert information to include information indicating that the examiner is inconsistent and information indicating the reason for the inconsistency, that is, the examiner and the responsible examiner do not match.

[0091] Also, for example, assume that "Inconsistency" is written in the comparison item "Department" in the consistency determination result table 640. In this case, the notification unit 133 generates alert information to include information indicating that the department is inconsistent and information indicating the reason for the inconsistency, that is, the department registered in the patient information does not match.

[0092] The notification unit 133 can include in the notification, as candidate information to be input, information written in an item in the patient information table 620 corresponding to the inconsistent check item. At this time, the notification unit 133 includes multiple pieces of information if multiple pieces of information are written in the item "treatment area" or the item "examiner in charge" in the patient information table 620. Furthermore, if the patient is inconsistent, the notification unit 133 can inquire of the hospital information system 140 about the name of the patient registered as the hospital stay date and time that matches the examination date and time, and include the names of multiple patients as candidate information to be input.

[0093] Furthermore, the notification unit 133 of the information processing device 130 notifies the hospital information system 140 about the consistency of the test in addition to the testing device 100. By notifying the hospital information system 140 as well, the user can become aware of the possibility of an error in the test interactively on the hospital information system 140 using an electronic medical record or the like, further reducing the risk of registering incorrect information.

[0094] In S537, the transmitting unit 135 of the information processing device 130 transmits a registration request to the hospital information system 140, requesting that the test data be registered. At this time, the transmitting unit 135 transmits the patient's name, patient ID, test data, and information about the test transmitted from the control device 120, along with the registration request. Here, if the test is consistent, the process does not proceed to S536, and the control unit 131 does not notify the testing device 100 about the test consistency, allowing the hospital information system 140 to quickly register the test data.

[0095] In S507, the receiving unit 103 of the testing device 100 receives the notification and alert information regarding the consistency of the test transmitted from the testing device 100 via the control device 120. Note that if the testing device 100 is continuously acquiring multiple pieces of test data for a patient, the notification unit 133 of the information processing device 130 notifies the testing device 100 so that the receiving unit 103 can receive the test data while the test data is being continuously acquired.

[0096] In S508, the display control unit 102 of the inspection device 100 displays the received notification and alert information on the display unit 222 so that the examiner can recognize it. The examiner of the inspection device 100 can recognize the inconsistency in the test by checking the notification and alert information displayed on the display unit 222. Furthermore, if the test data included in the alert information is image data, the image data is displayed on the display unit 222, allowing the examiner to recognize which test the notification is for if multiple tests have been performed.

[0097] Furthermore, by displaying information indicating the reason for the inconsistency included in the alert information on the display unit 222, the examiner can understand the reason for the error and easily recognize how to correct the error. For example, if the reason for the inconsistency in the test is displayed as an inconsistency in the test date and time information entered by the examiner, the examiner can understand that the patient has been mixed up. Therefore, the examiner can recognize that they only need to enter information about the test for the patient who should actually be tested. Furthermore, if the notification includes candidate information that should be entered, the examiner can easily understand the information that should actually be entered. Furthermore, if the notification includes candidate information that should be entered, the display control unit 102 can display multiple pieces of information so that the examiner can select from them.

[0098] Furthermore, for example, if the reason for the inconsistency in the test is displayed as an inconsistency in the information on the test site entered by the examiner, the examiner can understand that the wrong information on the test site has been entered or that there is an examination site that has been forgotten to be examined. Therefore, the examiner can recognize that they should enter the correct examination site or examine the forgotten examination site and enter the information on that examination site.

[0099] Furthermore, for example, if the reason for the inconsistency in the test is displayed as an inconsistency in the tester information entered by the tester, the tester can understand that the wrong tester information has been entered or that the wrong tester is testing the patient. Therefore, the tester can recognize that they should enter the correct tester information or that the test should be performed by the tester who is supposed to be performing the test.

[0100] Furthermore, for example, if the reason for the inconsistency in the examination is that there is an inconsistency in the medical department information entered by the examiner, the examiner can understand that the wrong medical department information has been entered, or that the examination is being carried out by a medical department other than the one that should have been used for the examination. Therefore, the examiner can recognize that they should enter the correct medical department information, or that they should have the examination carried out by the medical department that should have been used for the examination.

[0101] In S509, the display control unit 102 of the inspection device 100 displays on the display unit 222 a selection screen for the inspector to select whether the information entered is correct or not, and determines which option the inspector has selected. Specifically, the display control unit 102 displays on the display unit 222 a selection item that allows the inspector to select either "Yes" or "No" along with a message such as "Is the entered information correct?"

[0102] The examiner checks the notification and alert information displayed on the display unit 222 and selects via the operation unit 223 whether the information entered by the examiner is correct. If the examiner determines that the notification is appropriate, the examiner selects that the entered information is incorrect. On the other hand, if the examiner determines that the notification is inappropriate, the examiner selects that the entered information is correct. If the examiner selects that the entered information is incorrect, the process proceeds to S510, and if the examiner selects that the entered information is correct, the process proceeds to S511 without proceeding to S510.

[0103] In S510, the control unit 101 of the inspection device 100 acquires information about the corrected examination. The examiner corrects and inputs the information about the examination into the input form displayed on the display unit 222 of the inspection device 100 via the operation unit 223, and the control unit 101 acquires the information about the examination corrected by the examiner. Note that if the patient is mixed up or if the treatment area has been forgotten to be examined, the control unit 101 acquires the corrected patient's name and patient ID, as in S502 described above. Also, as in S504, the control unit 101 acquires test data re-examined in response to an operation by the examiner. Note that when multiple candidate pieces of information to be input are displayed in S508 and the examiner selects one of the candidates, the control unit 101 acquires the selected information.

[0104] In S511, the control unit 101 of the testing device 100 transmits a registration request requesting that the test data be registered, along with the patient's name, patient ID, test data, and information about the test, to the hospital information system 140 via the control device 120. At this time, if any information has been corrected in the above-mentioned S510, the control unit 101 replaces the information with the corrected information and transmits it to the hospital information system 140. Note that the control unit 121 of the control device 120, which is the route through, converts the patient's name, patient ID, test data, and information about the test into a data format that can be registered by the hospital information system 140, as in the above-mentioned S523.

[0105] The control unit 101 of the testing device 100 may transmit only the corrected information to the control device 120. In this case, the control unit 121 of the control device 120 replaces the information received in S522 with the corrected information, converts the information into a data format that can be registered by the hospital information system 140, and transmits it to the hospital information system 140. The control unit 101 of the testing device 100 may also convert only the corrected information in the control device 120 and transmit it to the information processing device 130. In this case, the control unit 131 of the information processing device 130 replaces the information received in S530 with the corrected information and transmits it to the hospital information system 140 together with the registration request.

[0106] In S542, the receiving unit of the hospital information system 140 receives the notification and alert information regarding the consistency of the test transmitted from the testing device 100. In S543, the receiving unit of the hospital information system 140 receives the registration request from the testing device 100 or the information processing device 130.

[0107] In S544, the control unit of the hospital information system 140 registers the test data and test-related information in association with the patient information in response to the registration request. At this time, even if information has been corrected in the testing device 100, the corrected information is received, allowing the corrected information to be registered. That is, the notification unit 133 of the information processing device 130 notifies the patient about the consistency of the test before the hospital information system 140 registers the patient's test data. Therefore, the hospital information system 140 can register only information whose consistency has been confirmed. That is, since the hospital information system 140 does not need to correct and re-register inconsistent information after registering it, the processing within the hospital information system 140 can be simplified. Furthermore, the hospital information system 140 can prevent inconsistent and erroneous information from being registered and subsequently used for secondary purposes.

[0108] As described above, information processing device 130 has collation unit 132 that collates information about the examination received from testing device 100 with patient information received from hospital information system 140, and notification unit 133 that notifies testing device 100 based on the collation by collation unit 132. By performing collation based on information received via different routes in this way, consistency of information about the examination can be easily determined, thereby reducing the chance of incorrect information about the examination being registered.

[0109] Furthermore, if the result of the comparison by the comparison unit 132 indicates that the tests are inconsistent, the notification unit 133 of the information processing device 130 notifies the test consistency so that the tester of the testing device 100 can recognize it. Therefore, if there is a possibility that information about an incorrect test will be registered, the tester has an opportunity to check it, which can further reduce the possibility of information about an incorrect test being registered.

[0110] [Other embodiments] The present invention can also be realized by supplying a program that realizes one or more functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or device via a network or a recording medium, and having one or more processors in the computer of the system or device read and execute the program. It can also be realized by a circuit (e.g., ASIC) that realizes one or more functions.

[0111] Although the present invention has been described above in conjunction with various embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and can be modified within the scope of the present invention.

[0112] In the above-described embodiment, the inspection device 100 and the control device 120 are separate devices, but this is not limited to this, and the inspection device 100 and the control device 120 may be integrated into one device. In the above-described embodiment, the inspection device 100, the control device 120, and the information processing device 130 are each separate devices, but this is not limited to this case, and the inspection device 100, the control device 120, and the information processing device 130 may be integrated into one device. At least one of the inspection device 100, the control device 120, and the information processing device 130 in the above-described embodiment may be configured by a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like.

[0113] The items in the test data table 610 and the patient information table 620 in the above-described embodiment are merely examples and are not limited to the above items. For example, the test data table 610 may include information on the order of tests performed on a patient or information on the history of the names of the patients who were tested, and the patient information table 620 may include order information for testing the patient. In this case, the collation unit 132 of the information processing device 130 can determine that the tests are inconsistent if there is a discrepancy between the test order information and the test order included in the order information. Furthermore, the collation unit 132 of the information processing device 130 can determine that the tests are inconsistent if there is a discrepancy between the patient's name and the patient's name included in the order information. In this way, by appropriately increasing the items in the test data table 610 and the patient information table 620, the consistency of the tests can be determined with high accuracy. [Explanation of symbols]

[0114] 10: Inspection system 100: Inspection device 120: Control device 130: Information processing device 131: Control unit 132: Collation unit 133: Notification unit 134: Reception unit 135: Transmission unit 140: Hospital information system

Claims

1. An information processing device capable of communicating with an examination device that examines a patient and a hospital information system that manages patient information of the patient, a first receiving means for receiving information relating to an examination when the patient is examined from the examination device; a second receiving means for receiving the patient information from the hospital information system; a matching means for matching the information relating to the examination received by the first receiving means with the patient information received by the second receiving means; a notification means for notifying the inspection device based on the collation by the collation means; An information processing device comprising:

2. The notification means 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, when the result of the comparison by said comparing means shows that the inspection is inconsistent, a notice regarding the inspection inconsistency is given so that the inspector of said inspection apparatus can recognize it.

3. The notification means The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the notification regarding the consistency of the inspection includes a reason why the inspection is inconsistent.

4. The notification means 4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the result of the check by the check means is that the check is consistent, no notification is sent to the check device.

5. The information regarding the test is: information input to the inspection device by an inspector of the inspection device, The patient information includes:

5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information is registered in the hospital information system at a timing different from the timing at which the information is input to the examination apparatus.

6. The patient information includes:

6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information is received by the second receiving means from the hospital information system based on patient identification information acquired by the testing device.

7. The patient's identification information is The information processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that the identification information obtained by the testing device is either identification information obtained by reading a patient identification medium carried by the patient, or identification information obtained by the testing device by input by an examiner of the testing device.

8. The notification means 8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus notifies the hospital information system, together with the testing apparatus, of the results of the collation performed by the collation means.

9. The notification means 9. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein, when the testing device continuously acquires a plurality of pieces of test data of the patient, a notification is sent to the testing device while the data is being continuously acquired.

10. The notification means 10. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the hospital information system notifies the examination device before registering the examination data of the patient.

11. The notification means 11. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device is notified that there is a lack of consistency in at least one of the following: patient consistency, examination date and time consistency, examination body part consistency, examiner consistency, and clinical department consistency to which the examination belongs.

12. The information about the examination includes information about the examination date and time when the patient is examined; The patient information includes information on the hospital stay date and time when the patient is hospitalized, The collation means collates the information on the examination date and time with the information on the hospital stay date and time, The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the notification means notifies the testing device that there is an inconsistency in the test when there is a contradiction between the information on the test date and time and the information on the hospital stay date and time.

13. The information about the examination includes information about the examination site where the patient will be examined; The patient information includes information on the treatment site on which the patient is being treated, the comparing means compares the information on the examination site with the information on the treatment site; 12. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the notification means notifies the inspection device that there is an inconsistency in the inspection when there is an inconsistency between the information on the inspection area and the information on the treatment area.

14. The information about the examination includes information about an examiner who will examine the patient; The patient information includes information about an examiner in charge of examining the patient, the comparing means compares the information of the inspector with the information of the responsible inspector; 12. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the notification means notifies the inspection device that there is an inconsistency in the inspection when there is an inconsistency between the information of the inspector and the information of the responsible inspector.

15. The information about the examination includes information about the medical department to which the examination belongs, The patient information includes information on the medical department to which the patient belongs, The collation means collates information on the medical department to which the test belongs with information on the medical department to which the patient belongs, The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the notification means notifies the testing device that the test is inconsistent when there is a contradiction between information about the department to which the test belongs and information about the department to which the patient belongs.

16. The information about the examination includes information about the order in which the patient was examined or information about the patient's name, The patient information includes order information for examining the patient; the matching means matches the information on the order of the examinations or the information on the patient's name with the order information; 12. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the notification means notifies the testing device that there is an inconsistency in the tests when there is a contradiction between the test order information or the patient name information and the order information.

17. The inspection device includes: An imaging device that captures an image of an examination site of the patient and acquires the captured image data, The first receiving means 17. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image data captured by the imaging device is received together with information about the examination.

18. The notification means 18. The information processing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein when a notification is given to the inspection apparatus based on the collation by the collation means, the image data is further transmitted to the inspection apparatus.

19. 19. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the inspection device is integrally configured.

20. A control method for an information processing device capable of communicating with an examination device that examines a patient and a hospital information system that manages patient information of the patient, comprising: a first receiving step of receiving information about an examination when examining the patient from the examination device; a second receiving step of receiving the patient information from the hospital information system; a comparison step of comparing the information related to the examination received in the first receiving step with the patient information received in the second receiving step; a notification step of notifying the inspection device based on the collation performed in the collation step; 1. A method for controlling an information processing device, comprising:

21. 20. A program for causing a computer to function as each of the means of the information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 19.

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