Medical care system, medical care subsystems, and server

Abstract

Provided are a medical care system, medical care subsystems, and a server. The medical care system comprises: a first medical care subsystem, used at the location of a patient, and configured to capture status information associated with the patient and to transmit the status information, the status information comprising an infrared image of the patient captured using infrared imaging technology; and a second medical care subsystem, used at the location of a medical staff member, and configured to receive the status information.

Description

Healthcare systems, healthcare subsystems, and servers

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202311466971.0 filed on November 3, 2023, and the contents of the above-mentioned Chinese patent application disclosure are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety as a part of this application. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the medical care field, and more particularly to a medical care system, a medical care subsystem and a server included in the medical care system. Background Art

[0004] Medical resources are vital to personal health and life, and also have a significant impact on the overall health and economic prosperity of society. Medical resources include hospitals, medical staff, medical equipment, pharmaceutical products, medical research, and many other aspects. However, the current distribution of medical resources is uneven, and urban medical resources have always been in a state of tension. For example, the high demand for beds in wards has forced wards to adopt a compact and narrow layout, which in turn makes visiting and medical on-site teaching inconvenient and increases the probability of cross-infection. The communication methods between doctors and patients are also not convenient, resulting in insufficient communication with patients. Due to patient privacy and the inability to detect or warn of abnormal conditions in a timely manner, patients may not receive timely care.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the above situation, the present disclosure proposes a medical care system that can achieve better monitoring of patients while protecting their privacy.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a medical care system is provided, comprising a first medical care subsystem and a second medical care subsystem. The first medical care subsystem is used at a patient's location to capture and transmit status information associated with the patient, the status information including an infrared image of the patient captured using infrared imaging technology. The second medical care subsystem is used at a medical staff member's location to receive the status information. The infrared image of the patient is used at least by the medical staff member for remote monitoring.

[0008] Optionally, the medical care system further includes a server. The server receives status information from the first medical care subsystem, determines whether the patient is in an abnormal condition based on the status information, and performs an alarm operation if the patient is determined to be in an abnormal condition, wherein the alarm operation includes sending a reminder message to the first medical care subsystem and / or the second medical care subsystem.

[0009] Optionally, the second medical subsystem further receives a medical plan determined by the medical staff based on the status information, and sends the medical plan to the first medical subsystem and / or the server.

[0010] Optionally, the server further generates medical advice if it is determined that the patient is in an abnormal condition, and sends the medical advice to the second medical care subsystem.

[0011] The status information includes at least one of the following: the patient's body temperature, sound, movement, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, amount and / or temperature of feces, and information detected by a device attached to the patient.

[0012] Optionally, the abnormal condition includes at least one of the following: abnormal sleep, falling, abnormal infection and hygiene, and risk of death.

[0013] Optionally, the reminder information includes information for visually or audibly indicating that the patient is in an abnormal condition.

[0014] Optionally, the alarm operation further includes automatically triggering an alarm button on the patient's bed.

[0015] Optionally, the second medical subsystem can conduct a communication conference with the first medical subsystem to conduct a remote consultation between the patient and the medical staff, and the second medical subsystem and / or the first medical subsystem can present the patient's medical information during the communication conference.

[0016] Optionally, the medical care system also includes a first client used by the patient's visitor; the first medical care subsystem is capable of conducting a communication conference with the first client to conduct a remote visit between the patient and the visitor, and the first medical care subsystem and / or the first client is capable of presenting the patient's medical information during the communication conference.

[0017] Optionally, the second medical subsystem can join the communication conference conducted between the first medical subsystem and the first client, and the second medical subsystem can present the patient's medical information during the communication conference.

[0018] Optionally, the medical care system further includes a second client for use at the medical expert. The second medical care subsystem can conduct a communication conference with the second client to conduct a remote consultation between the medical staff and the medical expert, and the second medical care subsystem and / or the second client can present the patient's medical information during the communication conference.

[0019] Optionally, the medical care system further includes a third client used by the trainee, which can perform video communication with the first medical care subsystem and / or the second medical care subsystem to facilitate remote learning for the trainee, and can present the patient's medical information during the video communication.

[0020] Optionally, the medical care system further includes a fourth client used at the supplier. The second medical care subsystem can conduct a communication conference with the fourth client for remote communication between the medical staff and the supplier, and the fourth client can present medical information related to the supplier during the communication conference.

[0021] Optionally, the medical care system also includes a remote surgery subsystem for medical staff to perform remote surgery on patients.

[0022] Optionally, the remote surgery subsystem includes a surgery execution device and a surgery control device that communicates remotely with the surgery execution device; the surgery control device generates control instructions based on operations from medical staff; the surgery execution device performs surgery on the patient according to the control instructions, and feeds back medical information associated with the patient during the remote surgery to the surgery control device; the surgery control device is capable of presenting the medical information; and the surgery control device sends the medical information to the server.

[0023] Optionally, the medical care system also includes a first client used by the patient's visitor, a second client used by the medical expert, a third client used by the trainee, and a fourth client used by the supplier, and the server is capable of establishing a communication conference consisting of at least two of the first medical care subsystem, the second medical care subsystem, the first client, the second client, the third client, the fourth client, and the remote surgery subsystem.

[0024] Optionally, the server can collect the patient's medical information from the first medical care subsystem, the second medical care subsystem, the first client, the second client, the third client, the fourth client, and the remote surgery subsystem.

[0025] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a first medical care subsystem for use at a patient's location is provided. The subsystem includes: a capture device for capturing patient status information, including an infrared image of the patient captured using infrared imaging technology; and a terminal device for transmitting the status information. The infrared image of the patient is used at least by medical personnel for remote monitoring.

[0026] Optionally, the capture device further comprises a device for capturing at least one of the following: the patient's body temperature, sound, movement, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, amount and / or temperature of feces, and information detected by a device attached to the patient.

[0027] Optionally, the terminal device can conduct a communication conference with a second medical subsystem used by medical personnel to conduct a remote consultation between the patient and the medical personnel, and the terminal device can present the patient's medical information during the communication conference.

[0028] Optionally, the terminal device can conduct a communication conference with a first client at a visitor of the patient to conduct a remote visit between the patient and the visitor, and the terminal device can present the patient's medical information during the communication conference.

[0029] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a server is provided. The server includes a communication unit and a data processing unit. The communication unit receives status information associated with the patient from a first medical care subsystem for the patient, the status information including an infrared image of the patient captured using infrared imaging technology. The data processing unit determines whether the patient is in an abnormal condition based on the status information, and performs an alarm operation if it is determined that the patient is in an abnormal condition. The alarm operation includes sending a reminder message to the first medical care subsystem and / or the second medical care subsystem for the medical staff through the communication unit. The infrared image of the patient is at least used for remote monitoring by the medical staff.

[0030] Optionally, the data processing unit further generates medical advice if it is determined that the patient is in an abnormal condition; and the communication unit further sends the medical advice to the second medical care subsystem.

[0031] Optionally, the alarm operation further includes automatically triggering an alarm button on the patient's bed.

[0032] Optionally, the data processing unit of the server is also capable of establishing a communication conference through the communication unit with the participation of at least two of the first medical care subsystem, the second medical care subsystem, the first client at the patient's visitor, the second client at the medical expert, the third client at the trainee, the fourth client at the supplier, and the remote surgery subsystem for medical staff to perform surgery on the patient, and the data processing unit is also capable of presenting the patient's medical information at at least one of the participants in the communication conference during the communication conference through the communication unit.

[0033] Optionally, the data processing unit of the server is also capable of collecting the patient's medical information from the first medical care subsystem, the second medical care subsystem, the first client for the patient's visitor, the second client for the medical expert, the third client for the trainee, the fourth client for the supplier, and the remote surgery subsystem for medical staff to perform surgery on the patient through the communication unit.

[0034] By utilizing the medical care system according to the present disclosure, the patient's privacy is better protected, the patient's status information is automatically captured, and the communication and interaction between medical staff and patients is simpler and more convenient. Furthermore, by utilizing the medical care system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, it is also possible to provide automatic alarms for patients in abnormal conditions, so that the patient's condition can be monitored in a timely and effective manner; it is also possible to implement remote surgery, thereby improving the current situation of uneven distribution of medical resources; it is also possible to implement remote visits, remote consultations, remote teaching, and remote communication, so that these matters do not need to be carried out on site or in the ward, eliminating the inconvenience caused by crowded wards and long distances, thereby achieving efficient use and coordination of medical resources. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings. The following drawings are not intentionally scaled to the actual size, and the focus is on illustrating the main purpose of the present application. Through the following description of the embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the drawings, the various aspects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become clearer and easier to understand, among which:

[0036] FIG1 is a schematic diagram showing a medical care system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a first medical care subsystem according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] FIG3 is a diagram showing an example scenario of a first medical subsystem according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG4 is an exemplary diagram showing an infrared image captured by a first medical subsystem according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] FIG5 is a schematic diagram showing a second medical care subsystem according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] FIG6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a remote surgery subsystem according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0042] FIG7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described herein and can be implemented in many different forms. The described embodiments are intended only to make the present disclosure thorough and complete and to fully convey the concepts of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. The features of the various described embodiments may be combined or replaced with each other unless expressly excluded or should be excluded based on the context.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used in this disclosure should have the same general meaning as those generally understood by persons skilled in the art in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components.

[0045] In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote components having the same or similar structures or functions, and repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted in the following description.

[0046] As mentioned above, the current distribution of medical resources is unbalanced, and the city's medical resources have been in a state of tension. For example, the large demand for beds in wards has forced wards to adopt a compact and narrow layout, which in turn leads to inconvenience in visiting, inconvenience in medical on-site teaching, and an increased probability of cross-infection; the communication method between doctors and patients is not convenient enough, resulting in insufficient communication with patients; due to patient privacy and the inability to detect or warn of abnormal conditions of patients in a timely manner, patients may not receive timely care, etc. In order to solve one or more of these problems, the present disclosure proposes a medical care system that can achieve better monitoring of patients while protecting patient privacy. Furthermore, the present disclosure can also automatically capture patient status information, automatically alarm patients of abnormal conditions, perform remote surgery, and more conveniently communicate between medical staff, patients, visitors, medical experts, trainees, and medical suppliers, thereby more efficiently using and coordinating medical resources.

[0047] FIG1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a medical care system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein dotted boxes in the figure represent optional elements.

[0048] 1 , a healthcare system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first healthcare subsystem 10 and a second healthcare subsystem 20 communicatively coupled via a network N. The type of network N may include one or more of a local area network, a metropolitan area network, a wide area network, the Internet, the Internet of Things, a satellite network, and the like. The communication mode of network N may include one or more of a universal serial bus (USB), serial communication (RS-232 / RS-485), Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, LoRa, narrowband Internet of Things technology, a cellular network, RFID, and the like.

[0049] The first medical care subsystem 10 is used at the patient's location to capture status information associated with the patient and transmit this status information to the second medical care subsystem 20. The status information may include infrared images of the patient captured using infrared imaging technology. "Patient location" here includes all places a patient might visit within the hospital, such as hospital wards, operating rooms, examination rooms, laboratory testing rooms, intensive care units, etc. It also includes places outside the hospital where a patient must carry or wear medical equipment due to physical needs, such as a patient wearing a Holter monitor at home (with its electrode chip attached to the patient's skin near the heart). The second medical care subsystem 20 is used at the medical staff's location to receive this status information. "Medical staff location" here includes all places doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff might visit within the hospital, such as doctors' offices, nurses' stations, consultation rooms, wards, operating rooms, examination rooms, laboratory testing rooms, intensive care units, conference rooms, laboratories, etc.

[0050] FIG2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a first medical subsystem according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Referring to Figure 2 , the first medical subsystem 10 may include a capture device 101 for capturing status information associated with a patient and a terminal device 102 for transmitting the captured status information. The capture device 101 may include an infrared imaging device that uses infrared imaging technology to capture infrared images of the patient. The status information may then include infrared images of the patient captured using infrared imaging technology. Taking a hospital ward as an example, the infrared imaging devices may be one or more devices installed at various locations within the ward, such as the ceiling, walls, windows, floor, and around the bed, capable of detecting thermal radiation from the patient. These infrared imaging devices quantify the detected thermal radiation and form an infrared image based on the distribution of the quantified thermal radiation (hence, infrared images may also be referred to as "thermal images"). Figure 4 below shows an exemplary infrared image. Unlike images obtained by conventional cameras using visible light imaging, infrared images reflect the thermal distribution of the patient's body surface temperature. This thermal distribution only allows for identification of information such as the patient's posture and surface temperature, but does not reveal the patient's true appearance. Therefore, patient privacy is effectively protected.

[0052] The capture device 101 may also include devices installed at various locations in the ward, such as the ceiling, walls, windows, floors, and around the bed, for capturing other status information of the patient, such as body temperature, sound, movement, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, amount of fluid in the bladder, amount of excrement, and / or temperature. One or more of these devices may be remote from, attached to, implanted in, or partially implanted in the patient's body. For example, examples of these devices include a temperature sensor for capturing the temperature of the patient's mouth, armpit, rectum, forehead, ear canal, or body surface temperature, a sound sensor for capturing the patient's sound, an acceleration sensor for capturing the patient's acceleration and / or velocity and / or displacement, a respiratory rate sensor for capturing the patient's respiratory rate, a heart rate sensor for capturing the patient's heart rate, a blood pressure sensor for capturing the patient's blood pressure, a blood oxygen saturation sensor for capturing the oxygen saturation in the patient's blood, a urinary catheter and / or urine bag attached to the patient's body, a pressure ulcer prevention sensor for capturing the pressure distribution on the patient's bed, and a blood glucose meter for capturing the blood glucose content in the patient's blood.

[0053] The terminal device 102 can obtain the captured patient status information from the capture device 101. For example, the terminal device 102 can obtain the captured status information via a wired connection (e.g., USB, Ethernet, serial cable, parallel cable, etc.) and / or a wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, etc.) or near field communication (NFC) with the capture device 101, or by scanning a QR code pre-set on the capture device 101. Examples of the terminal device 102 may include, for example, a smart phone, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phone, a desktop computer, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, an RFID reader, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a video device (e.g., a video conferencing tablet), an audio device (e.g., an MP3 player), a projector, an intercom, a wearable device (e.g., smart glasses, an enabled watch, a smart bracelet, etc.), a display, or any other similar functional device.

[0054] For ease of illustration, FIG3 is a diagram illustrating an example scenario of the first medical subsystem according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The dashed lines in the diagram represent optional elements. However, it should be understood that the types and quantities of capture devices 101 and terminal devices 102 shown in FIG3 are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0055] Referring to Figure 3 , the first medical care subsystem 10 is used in a patient's ward as an example. The capture device 101 includes an infrared imaging device 101a located above the patient's bed (e.g., on the ceiling), an infrared imaging device 101b located on the side of the bed (e.g., on or embedded in the wall), an accelerometer 101c attached to the patient's right wrist, a heart rate sensor 101d attached to the patient's skin near the heart, and a sound sensor 101e located near the foot of the patient's bed.

[0056] Infrared imaging device 101a and infrared imaging device 101b can be infrared cameras, infrared night vision devices, infrared imaging scanners, infrared imaging drones, and other devices that can use infrared imaging technology, or a combination thereof. Infrared imaging device 101a has a relatively large field of view and is used to capture infrared images of the patient and a certain range around them (for example, a range of several meters in diameter centered on the patient). Infrared imaging device 101b has a relatively small field of view and is used to capture infrared images of the patient and the area around his or her bed.

[0057] For ease of explanation, FIG4 is an example diagram showing an infrared image captured by the first medical subsystem according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, such as an infrared image taken by the infrared imaging devices 101a and 101b.

[0058] Referring to (a) in FIG4 , an exemplary infrared image is shown in which a patient is lying on his side on a hospital bed and the patient's body surface temperature is distributed within a range of 21.6° C. to 38.1° C. Referring to (b) in FIG4 , an exemplary infrared image is shown in which a patient is lying flat on the floor. Referring to (c) in FIG4 , an exemplary infrared image is shown in which urine has overflowed onto the hospital bed due to urinary incontinence. Referring to (d) in FIG4 , an exemplary infrared image is shown in which the body surface temperature gradually decreases over time due to, for example, a patient suffering from cold shock or being on the verge of death.

[0059] Referring back to Figure 3, the acceleration sensor 101c can be integrated into the patient's smart bracelet, smart watch, smart glasses or smart phone, or can be separately arranged on the patient's wrist, chest, head, feet and other parts, and calculate the patient's speed and / or displacement and other status information by measuring the acceleration of the patient's body. It can also further calculate the patient's step count, calorie consumption and other status information, and can even help with sleep analysis, such as estimating sleep duration.

[0060] The heart rate sensor 101d can be integrated into the patient's smart bracelet, smart watch, smart glasses and other devices, or be separately arranged on the patient's wrist, chest, fingertips or earlobes, etc., and calculate the patient's heart rate by using a photosensitive element to detect the changes in light intensity of the skin associated with the changes in blood volume caused by the heartbeat, or by using an electrode patch attached to the patient's skin near the heart to measure the heart's electrical signals.

[0061] The sound sensor 101e can be integrated into the patient's smart bracelet, smart watch or smart phone, or integrated into the voice assistant, noise monitoring equipment, audio recording equipment and other devices in the ward, or arranged separately near the patient to sense the patient's voice by detecting changes in electrical signals caused by vibrations associated with sound waves.

[0062] Terminal device 102 comprises a video conferencing tablet positioned to the right of the patient's bed. For example, the video conferencing tablet can be removably positioned next to the patient's bed, mounted on a wall in the hospital room, or embedded in a wall. The video conferencing tablet periodically (e.g., every 5 or 10 minutes, etc.) or upon triggering (e.g., manually triggering an "Update Status Information" button on the screen) receives or requests status information, such as captured infrared images, speed, displacement, number of steps, calorie consumption, heart rate, and sound, from each capture device 101a to 101e. The tablet then periodically (e.g., every 5 or 10 minutes, etc.) or upon triggering (e.g., manually triggering an "Update Status Information" button on the screen) transmits this status information to the second medical subsystem 20. The periodicity for receiving or requesting status information from each capture device 101a to 101e can be the same or different.

[0063] According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the patient's infrared image can at least be used by medical personnel for remote monitoring. For example, medical personnel who are not physically present at the patient's location can use the infrared image displayed by the second medical subsystem 20 to detect abnormalities in the patient requiring medical attention and then perform appropriate treatment. Alternatively, the patient's infrared image can be sent to a server, which then determines that the patient has an abnormality and notifies the medical personnel to perform treatment. Obviously, the patient's infrared image can also be used for other purposes, such as for research on patient data.

[0064] The second medical care subsystem 20 receives this status information from the terminal device 102 of the first medical care subsystem 10. Based on this status information, medical personnel can diagnose the patient's condition (e.g., patient posture, condition) and determine a medical plan for the patient. This medical plan can include planned actions for the patient and information associated with the actions. For example, actions for the patient can include seeking care, further consultation, examinations and tests (such as blood, urine, imaging, and biomarker tests), medication, surgery, and hospice care. The information associated with the actions can include, for example, the time of seeking care, information associated with further consultation such as the consultation appointment time, the consulting physician's information and location, information associated with examinations and tests such as the name of the examination and test item, the appointment time, the appointment location, and precautions before and after the examination and test, information associated with medication such as the number of oral or topical medications and the dosage per dose, and information associated with surgery such as the surgery appointment time, the surgeon, the operating room, the surgery cost, and precautions before and after the surgery.

[0065] The second medical subsystem 20 receives the medical plan from the medical staff and sends it to the first medical subsystem 10. For example, a doctor determines a medical plan for surgery based on the patient's status information. The second medical subsystem 20 receives the medical plan from the doctor and sends it to the terminal device 102 of the first medical subsystem 10. The terminal device 102 then presents the medical plan in a way that the patient can perceive, such as by displaying the surgery time, operating room location, surgeon information (e.g., name, location, office, phone number, etc.), pre- and post-operative precautions, and estimated surgical costs on the video conferencing tablet shown in FIG3 . For another example, a doctor determines a medical plan for further consultation based on the patient's status information. The second medical subsystem 20 receives the medical plan from the doctor and sends it to the terminal device 102 of the first medical subsystem 10. The terminal device 102 then presents the medical plan in a way that the patient can perceive, such as by displaying the scheduled consultation time and the consulting surgeon's information (e.g., name, location, office, phone number, etc.) on the video conferencing tablet shown in FIG3 .

[0066] The second medical care subsystem 20 may include all terminal devices used by doctors, nurses, and other medical staff to receive patient status information. These terminal devices may include, for example, smart phones, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phones, desktop computers, tablet computers, laptop computers, RFID readers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), video devices (e.g., video conferencing tablets), audio devices (e.g., MP3 players), projectors, intercoms, wearable devices (e.g., smart glasses, enabled watches, smart bracelets, etc.), displays, or any other similar functional devices, etc., which are placed in various places such as doctor's offices, nurse's offices, nurse stations, examination rooms, operating rooms, etc. for use by doctors, nurses, or other medical staff.

[0067] FIG5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a second medical subsystem according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this example, the second medical subsystem 20 includes a desktop computer 201, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phone 202, a smartphone 203, and a personal tablet 204 used by medical personnel. These terminals are all communicatively connected to, for example, the video conferencing tablet 102 shown in FIG3 , to receive and send data thereto.

[0068] Thus, the medical care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure better protects the patient's privacy by using infrared imaging technology to collect infrared images of the patient. It can also automatically capture the patient's status information and automatically transmit this status information between the patient and medical staff, making communication between the patient and medical staff more convenient.

[0069] 1 , the medical system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a server 30 communicatively coupled to the first medical subsystem 10 and the second medical subsystem 20 via a network N. In addition to sending the captured status information to the first medical subsystem 20, the terminal device 102 in the first medical subsystem 10 also sends the captured status information to the server 30.

[0070] The server 30 receives status information from the first medical care subsystem 10, determines whether the patient is in an abnormal condition based on the status information, and performs an alarm operation if it is determined that the patient is in an abnormal condition. The alarm operation includes sending a reminder message to the first medical care subsystem 10 and / or the second medical care subsystem 20.

[0071] For ease of explanation, the operation of the server 30 is further described below with reference to the examples of Figures 3 and 4. For example, the server 30 periodically (e.g., every 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.) receives from the terminal device 102 of the first medical subsystem 10 infrared images captured by the infrared imaging devices 101a and 101b, information such as the patient's speed, displacement, number of steps, and calorie consumption captured by the acceleration sensor 101c, the patient's heart rate information captured by the heart rate sensor 101d, and the patient's voice information captured by the voice sensor 101e.

[0072] The server 30 may be deployed with a first algorithm for identifying the patient's posture and temperature based on infrared images and a second algorithm for identifying the patient's speech content based on sound information. For example, the first algorithm may be an algorithm based on machine learning, such as an image recognition algorithm based on a neural network trained using a set of images about the patient's posture. The second algorithm may be an algorithm based on machine learning, such as a sound recognition algorithm based on a neural network trained using a corpus and the patient's sound data. Thus, the server 30 can comprehensively determine whether the patient is in an abnormal condition based on factors such as the identified patient's posture, temperature, speech content, and the patient's speed, displacement, and heart rate. These abnormal conditions may include, for example, sleep abnormalities, falls, infections, hygiene abnormalities (e.g., incontinence), and risk of death.

[0073] In one example, server 30 uses a first algorithm to identify from the infrared image shown in FIG4(a) that a patient is lying in a curled-up position on a hospital bed, with the temperature distribution across the patient's body ranging from approximately 21.6°C to 38.1°C. Server 30 uses a second algorithm to identify the patient's breathing or occasional snoring from the sound information during the time period corresponding to the infrared image shown in FIG4(a). Server 30 also finds from the received status information that the patient's velocity and displacement during this time period are both zero. Server 30 also finds from the received status information that the patient's heart rate during this time period is approximately 70 beats per minute. Based on this information, server 30 can determine that the patient has sleep abnormalities and / or an infection (i.e., the patient is asleep but has an elevated body temperature, which may be caused by an infection). In this case, server 30 can initiate an alarm operation, for example, by sending a warning message to the terminal device 102 of the second medical care subsystem 10 and / or the second medical care subsystem 20, indicating that the patient may have sleep abnormalities and / or an infection and / or an elevated body temperature. Furthermore, in this case, the server 30 can also generate medical advice and send it to the second medical care subsystem 20 to assist medical staff in diagnosis or care. For example, the medical advice may include information to inform the doctor about possible causes of elevated body temperature, such as recent vaccinations, abdominal wounds, or immune disorders. This is particularly helpful when busy doctors lack time to understand or recall a patient's past medical history, helping them develop a more appropriate medical plan.

[0074] In one example, the server 30 uses a first algorithm to identify a patient lying flat on the floor from the infrared image shown in FIG4(b). The server 30 uses a second algorithm to identify that the patient screamed or cried out in pain or fear, such as "Help" or "It hurts," during the time period corresponding to the infrared image shown in FIG4(b) and earlier. The server 30 retrieves from the received status information that the patient's speed and displacement during this time period were zero or very small (e.g., less than the speed and displacement of a normal walk). The server 30 also retrieves from the received status information that the patient's heart rate during this time period suddenly increased and then gradually recovered. Based on this information, the server 30 can determine that the patient has fallen. In this case, the server 30 can execute an alarm, for example, sending a warning message to the terminal device 102 of the first medical subsystem 10 and / or the second medical subsystem 20 indicating that the patient may have fallen. Furthermore, in this case, the server 30 can also generate medical advice and send it to the second medical subsystem 20 to assist medical staff in diagnosis or care. For example, the medical advice may include information reminding medical staff not to move the patient easily to avoid bone dislocation, information reminding the patient that the patient has high blood pressure, etc., to help medical staff take more reasonable treatment or care measures.

[0075] In one example, the server 30 uses a first algorithm to identify, from the infrared image shown in FIG4(c), suspected patient excrement on the patient's bed, with a temperature distribution between approximately 32 and 38 degrees Celsius. Based on this, the server 30 determines that the patient may be experiencing an abnormal hygiene condition (e.g., urinary and fecal incontinence). In this case, the server 30 can initiate an alarm operation, for example, sending a reminder message to the terminal device 102 of the first medical care subsystem 10 and / or the second medical care subsystem 20 indicating that the patient may be experiencing urinary and fecal incontinence. Furthermore, in this case, the server 30 can also generate medical advice and send it to the second medical care subsystem 20 to assist medical staff in diagnosis or care. For example, the medical advice may include a message prompting medical staff to replace waterproof bed sheets to keep the patient's bed dry, and may even include information on the placement of care supplies such as waterproof bed sheets. This can help medical staff provide more timely care for patients and provide patients with a better medical experience.

[0076] In one example, the server 30 uses a first algorithm to identify from the infrared image shown in (d) of FIG4 that the patient's posture is curled up and has not changed for a long period of time (e.g., up to 5 hours), and that the patient's body surface temperature is showing an abnormal downward trend. Based on this, the server 30 determines that the patient may be at risk of death. In this case, the server 30 may initiate an alarm operation, for example, by sending a reminder message to the terminal device 102 of the first medical subsystem 10 and / or the second medical subsystem 20 indicating that the patient is at risk of death. Furthermore, in this case, the server 30 may also generate medical advice and send it to the second medical subsystem 20 to assist medical staff in diagnosis or care. For example, this medical advice may include immediate rescue actions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the patient, and may even include information about medical staff within the hospital who are capable of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This can help medical staff provide timely rescue for the patient.

[0077] There are countless similar examples. For example, the server 30 can also be configured with the function of automatically judging other abnormal conditions such as respiratory abnormalities, heart abnormalities, skin abnormalities, etc. based on artificial intelligence technology, which will not be repeated here.

[0078] In addition, the reminder information sent by the server 30 to the terminal device 102 of the first medical care subsystem 10 and / or the second medical care subsystem 20 includes information indicating that the patient is in an abnormal condition in a visual or auditory manner. For example, the reminder information can be in the form of text and / or images that can be displayed on a display or screen, or in the form of audio that can be played through a speaker, or both.

[0079] In addition, in addition to sending reminder information, the alarm operation performed by the server 30 in response to determining that the patient is in an abnormal condition may also include other operations that can alleviate or eliminate the abnormal condition, such as automatically triggering the alarm button on the patient's bed, automatically changing the patient's bed sheets (for example, the patient's bed can be a smart bed that is triggered to automatically change the bed sheets), and automatically turning on a conduction cooling device to reduce the fever of a patient with high fever (for example, placing a conduction cooling device such as a cooling blanket on the patient's bed).

[0080] Thus, by including the server 30, the medical care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can also alert patients of possible abnormal conditions, allowing patients to receive timely treatment and / or care. In addition, the server 30 can also provide medical advice to assist medical staff, thereby gaining more time for treatment and more reasonable medical plans for patients.

[0081] 1 , the medical care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a remote surgery subsystem 40 communicatively coupled to the first medical care subsystem 10 , the second medical care subsystem 20 and the server 30 via a network N, for doctors to perform remote surgery on patients.

[0082] Given the current uneven distribution of medical resources, patients in remote and resource-scarce areas who require surgery may not receive it in a timely manner. Traveling extensively can also drain doctors' energy. Furthermore, some rare and complex surgeries may lack physician resources. Remote surgery can improve these situations, enabling patients to receive more timely treatment and reducing the burden on doctors.

[0083] FIG6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a remote surgery subsystem according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0084] Referring to FIG6 , the telesurgery subsystem 40 may include a surgical execution device 401 and a surgical control device 402 capable of remote communication therewith. The surgical control device 402 generates control instructions based on operations from medical personnel. The surgical execution device 401 performs surgery on the patient according to the control instructions and provides feedback to the surgical control device 402 regarding medical information related to the patient during the telesurgery. The surgical control device 402 can present this medical information and also transmit it to the server 30.

[0085] For example, Patient A is diagnosed at Hospital X and requires a craniotomy. However, Doctor B, who is qualified to perform this surgery, is located at Hospital Y, tens of thousands of kilometers away. Both the time and distance make it difficult for the patient to undergo surgery in a timely manner. The remote surgery subsystem 40 includes a surgical execution device 401 pre-configured at Hospital X, and a surgical control device 402 pre-configured at Hospital Y. At Hospital Y, Doctor B can operate surgical control device 402 to generate control commands for surgical execution device 401 at Hospital X, such as commands to rotate or move the robotic arm of surgical execution device 401. Upon receiving these commands, surgical execution device 401 executes the corresponding actions to complete the surgery.

[0086] Furthermore, the surgical execution device 401 can also transmit medical information such as the patient's anesthesia records, medication records, blood loss and transfusion records, surgical instrument records, operating room environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity, and collected patient vital signs during the surgery back to the surgical control device 402. The surgical control device 402 can display this medical information and also transmit it to the server 30 and / or the second medical care subsystem 20. The server 30 can store this medical information for subsequent retrieval. The second medical care subsystem 20 can receive this medical information for real-time or future review.

[0087] In addition, the capture device 101 and the terminal device 102 of the first medical subsystem 10 may also be arranged in the operating room. In this case, the terminal device 102 may send the patient's status information captured by the capture device 101 during the operation to the surgical execution device 401 and / or the surgical control device 402.

[0088] In this way, by including the remote surgery subsystem 40, the medical care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can avoid the situation where the patient is not treated in time because medical resources are not available in time.

[0089] 1 , the medical system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a client 50 communicatively coupled to the first medical subsystem 10 , the second medical subsystem 20 , the server 30 and / or the remote surgery subsystem 40 via a network N.

[0090] In one example, the client 50 includes a first client 50a used by a patient's visitor. The terminal device 102 of the first medical care subsystem 10 can conduct a communication conference (including a telephone conference and a video conference) with the first client 50a to facilitate a remote visit between the patient and the visitor. Furthermore, the terminal device 102 and / or the first client 50a can present the patient's medical information during the communication conference. This medical information may include, for example, the most recently received medical plan for the patient, the patient's hospitalization records to date, the expected discharge date, and post-discharge precautions.

[0091] Furthermore, the terminal device 102 of the first medical subsystem 10 can also be configured with a function to monitor remote visits between the terminal device 102 and the first client 50a. For example, when the first client 50a initiates a conference call request to the terminal device 102, the terminal device 102 first verifies whether the identity information of the first client 50a (e.g., phone number, SIM card number, physical address, etc.) is the same as the identity information pre-registered in the terminal device 102. If they are not the same, the request is rejected; if they are the same, the request is accepted. After the first client 50a and the terminal device 102 start a conference call, the terminal device 102 can also time the conference call. When the timed duration exceeds a predetermined threshold (e.g., a duration determined by a doctor based on the patient's health condition), a prompt message such as a pop-up window or voice message is generated to prompt the patient and visitor to end the visit. The terminal device 102 can even forcibly close the conference call after a predetermined additional time period after the predetermined threshold is reached.

[0092] Thus, the medical care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can realize remote visitation, which is particularly beneficial when the patient is in an isolation ward (for example, due to an infectious disease) or in other situations where face-to-face visitation is inconvenient (for example, the patient has lung cancer, but the visitor may smoke in front of the patient). For example, it can meet the patient's need for care while preventing the visitor from being infected. In addition, the medical care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can also realize visit supervision, which can prevent the patient from being disturbed by visitors for too long, which is not conducive to their recovery.

[0093] Furthermore, the second medical subsystem 20 can also join the conference call between the terminal device 102 and the first client 50a and present the patient's medical information during the conference call. For example, when any of the patient, visitor, or doctor deems it necessary for communication between the three parties, the second medical subsystem 20 can request or be requested by the terminal device 102 or the first client 50a to join the conference call between the terminal device 102 and the first client 50a.

[0094] In one example, the client 50 also includes a second client 50b for use with a medical expert. A medical expert, for example, is a doctor, academic, or researcher who can assist in diagnosing and treating the patient. The second medical care subsystem 20 can establish a communication conference with the second client 50b to facilitate a remote consultation between the medical professional and the medical expert. During the communication conference, the second medical care subsystem 20 and / or the second client 50b can present the patient's medical information. This medical information can include all medical records related to the patient, such as the patient's medical history, examination and test reports, medication records, surgical records, and past and current treatment plans.

[0095] Furthermore, during the consultation, the second medical care subsystem 20 may send a request to the server 30 to retrieve the patient's medical information so as to present the patient's medical information. The server 30 may also record the audio and / or video data of the doctor speaking through the second medical care subsystem 20 and the medical expert speaking through the second client 50b during the remote consultation (for example, by recording the images output by the image output devices of the second medical care subsystem 20 and the second client 50 and / or the sounds output by the sound output devices).

[0096] In this way, the medical care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can realize remote consultation, which is particularly beneficial when the patient's condition is urgent or the parties involved in the consultation are not convenient to meet on site for face-to-face discussion.

[0097] In one example, the client 50 also includes a third client 50c for use by medical students, interns, trainee nurses, and other trainees requiring medical training or education. The second medical care subsystem 20 can establish a communication conference with the third client 50c to facilitate remote learning between medical staff and trainees. The second medical care subsystem 20 and / or the third client 50c can also present the patient's medical information during the communication conference. This medical information can include all medical records related to the patient, such as the patient's medical history, examination and laboratory reports, medication records, surgical records, and past and current treatment plans.

[0098] Furthermore, during remote teaching, the second medical care subsystem 20 may send a request to retrieve the patient's medical information from the server 30 to present the patient's medical information. The server 30 may also record audio and / or video data of the instructor speaking through the second medical care subsystem 20 and the student speaking through the third client 50c during remote teaching (for example, by recording the images output by the image output devices of the second medical care subsystem 20 and the third client 50c and the sounds output by the sound output devices).

[0099] In this way, the medical care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can realize remote teaching, which is particularly beneficial when it is inconvenient to conduct medical teaching on site. For example, in the current urban environment, the distance between the place where patients receive diagnosis and treatment (e.g., a hospital) and the place where students study on a daily basis (e.g., a medical school) may be very far (e.g., dozens of kilometers), or the ward layout may be compact and narrow and not convenient for accommodating many people at the same time, or an epidemic may be prevalent. These reasons make it inconvenient to conduct medical teaching on site. Remote teaching solves all these problems.

[0100] In one example, the client 50 also includes a fourth client 50d used by a supplier of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and the like. The second medical care subsystem 20 can establish a conference call with the fourth client 50d to facilitate remote communication between medical personnel and the supplier. During the conference call, the second medical care subsystem 20 and / or the fourth client 50d can present medical information related to the supplier. This medical information can include purchase, usage, and failure records of the medical devices and pharmaceuticals supplied by the supplier, as well as medical records of patients who have used these devices or pharmaceuticals.

[0101] Furthermore, during the remote communication, the second medical subsystem 20 can send a request to the server 30 to retrieve medical information related to the supplier, so that the server receives and presents the medical information. The server 30 can also record the audio and / or video data of the medical staff speaking through the second medical subsystem 20 and the supplier speaking through the fourth client 50d during the remote communication (for example, by recording the images output by the image output devices of the second medical subsystem 20 and the fourth client 50d and the sounds output by the sound output devices) for future use.

[0102] In this way, the medical care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can realize remote communication with suppliers, which is particularly beneficial when it is inconvenient to conduct face-to-face communication on site. It helps to promote full discussion and exchange between clinical practitioners and theoretical researchers, and improve the embarrassing situation of "doctors are unaware of advanced technologies, and R&D is unaware of clinical problems."

[0103] Furthermore, the server 30 is further configured to receive medical information such as patient status information, examination and test records, medication records, surgical records, remote surgery records, remote visit records, remote consultation records, remote teaching records, and remote supplier communication records from one or more of the first medical care subsystem 10, the second medical care subsystem 20, the remote surgery subsystem 40, the first client 50a, the second client 50b, the third client 50c, and the fourth client 50d via the network N periodically (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.) or triggered (e.g., upon receiving a power outage warning). The periodicity of receiving this medical information can be the same or different. In this way, the server 30 can store a large amount of real medical information, which can be used for future medical scientific research, medical education, etc., such as for case studies, disease simulations, virtual surgeries, etc.

[0104] The server 30 may also be configured to establish a communication conference via the network N between at least two of the first medical care subsystem 10, the second medical care subsystem 20, the remote surgery subsystem 40, the first client 50a, the second client 50b, the third client 50c, and the fourth client 50d. For example, in the example described above in conjunction with FIG4 , the server 30 may forcibly establish a communication conference between the first medical care subsystem 10 and the second medical care subsystem 20 when determining, based on the infrared image shown in FIG4 (d), that the patient is at risk of death, and present the patient's medical information at the terminal device 102 of the first medical care subsystem 10 and the terminals of the second medical care subsystem 20 (e.g., terminals 201 to 204 in FIG5 ). This is particularly beneficial in emergency situations, for example, as it can provide patients with earlier opportunities for rescue.

[0105] FIG7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0106] 6 , the server 30 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a communication unit 301 and a data processing unit 302 .

[0107] The communication unit 301 receives status information associated with the patient from the first medical care subsystem 10 at the patient's location. The status information includes an infrared image of the patient captured using infrared imaging technology. As previously described, the capture device 101 of the first medical care subsystem 10 captures the status information associated with the patient, and the terminal device 102 then transmits the status information to the communication unit 301 of the server 30.

[0108] The data processing unit 302 determines whether the patient is in an abnormal condition based on the status information, and performs an alarm operation if it is determined that the patient is in an abnormal condition. For example, the aforementioned first algorithm and second algorithm can be deployed in the data processing unit 302 to identify the image or sound of the patient or object from the infrared image. The data processing unit 302 can then determine whether the patient is in an abnormal condition such as sleep abnormality, fall, infection, hygiene abnormality, or risk of death based on the identified patient status information such as the image, sound, speed, displacement, heart rate, etc. If an abnormal condition is determined, the corresponding reminder information is sent to the terminal device 102 of the first medical subsystem 10 and / or the second medical subsystem 20 via the communication unit 301. The infrared image of the patient is at least used by the medical staff for remote monitoring.

[0109] Furthermore, the data processing unit 302 generates medical advice if it is determined that the patient is in an abnormal condition, and the communication unit 301 sends the medical advice to the second medical care subsystem 20 .

[0110] Furthermore, the data processing unit 302 is also capable of establishing a communication conference through the communication unit 301, in which at least two of the first medical care subsystem 10, the second medical care subsystem 20, the remote surgery subsystem 40, the first client 50a, the second client 50b, the third client 50c, and the fourth client 50d participate, and presenting the patient's medical information at at least one of the parties participating in the communication conference.

[0111] The medical care system 1 described above according to the present disclosure can collect patient status information while better protecting patient privacy. Furthermore, it can provide automatic alarms for abnormal patient conditions, allowing for timely and effective monitoring of the patient's condition. Furthermore, it can enable timely surgical treatment for patients through remote surgery, improving the current uneven distribution of medical resources. Furthermore, it can also enable remote visits, remote consultations, remote teaching, and remote communication, facilitating communication among all parties involved in the medical field and more efficiently utilizing and coordinating medical resources.

[0112] Those skilled in the art should understand that the program portion of the medical care system according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can be considered as a "product" or "manufactured product" in the form of executable code and / or related data, which is participated in or implemented by a computer-readable medium. Tangible, permanent storage media can include any memory or storage used by a computer, processor, or similar device or related module. For example, various semiconductor memories, tape drives, disk drives, or any similar device that can provide storage functions for software.

[0113] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various aspects of the present application may be illustrated and described by a number of patentable categories or situations, including any new and useful process, machine, product or combination of substances, or any new and useful improvements thereto. Accordingly, various aspects of the present application may be performed entirely by hardware, entirely by software (including firmware, resident software, microcode, etc.), or by a combination of hardware and software. The above hardware or software may all be referred to as "data blocks," "modules," "engines," "units," "components," or "systems." In addition, various aspects of the present application may be represented by a computer product located in one or more computer-readable media, the product including computer-readable program code.

[0114] Those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in common dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology and should not be interpreted in an idealized or highly formal sense, unless explicitly defined as such herein.

[0115] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above-mentioned specific embodiments are merely examples and not limitations, and that various modifications, combinations, partial combinations and replacements may be made to the embodiments of the present invention according to design requirements and other factors. As long as they are within the scope of the attached claims or their equivalents, they fall within the scope of rights to be protected by the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A medical care system, comprising: A first medical care subsystem, used at a patient, which captures status information associated with the patient and transmits the status information, wherein the status information includes an infrared image of the patient captured using infrared imaging technology; as well as The second medical subsystem is used by medical personnel and receives the status information. The infrared image of the patient is at least used for remote monitoring by the medical staff.

2. The medical care system according to claim 1, further comprising: A server receives the status information from the first medical care subsystem, determines whether the patient is in an abnormal condition based on the status information, and performs an alarm operation when it is determined that the patient is in an abnormal condition, wherein the alarm operation includes sending a reminder message to the first medical care subsystem and / or the second medical care subsystem.

3. The medical care system according to claim 2, wherein: The second medical care subsystem also receives a medical plan determined by the medical staff based on the status information, and sends the medical plan to the first medical care subsystem and / or the server.

4. The medical care system according to claim 2, wherein: The server also generates a medical suggestion if it is determined that the patient is in an abnormal condition, and sends the medical suggestion to the second medical care subsystem.

5. The medical care system according to claim 1, wherein: The status information includes at least one of the following: the patient's body temperature, sound, movement, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, bladder fluid volume, excrement volume and / or temperature, and information detected by a device attached to the patient.

6. The medical care system according to claim 2, wherein: The abnormal condition includes at least one of the following: abnormal sleep, fall, infection, abnormal hygiene and risk of death.

7. The medical care system according to claim 6, wherein: The reminder information includes information for indicating visually or audibly that the patient is in an abnormal condition.

8. The medical care system according to claim 2, wherein: The alarm operation also includes an operation of automatically triggering an alarm button on the patient's bed.

9. The medical care system according to claim 1, wherein: The second medical care subsystem can conduct a communication conference with the first medical care subsystem to conduct a remote consultation between the patient and the medical staff, and the second medical care subsystem and / or the first medical care subsystem can present medical information of the patient during the communication conference.

10. The medical care system according to claim 1, wherein: The medical care system also includes a first client for use at a visitor of the patient; The first medical care subsystem can conduct a communication conference with the first client to conduct a remote visit between the patient and the visitor, and the first medical care subsystem and / or the first client can present medical information of the patient during the communication conference.

11. The medical care system according to claim 10, wherein: The second medical care subsystem can join the communication conference conducted by the first medical care subsystem and the first client, and the second medical care subsystem can present the medical information of the patient during the communication conference.

12. The medical care system according to claim 1, wherein: The medical care system also includes a second client used at the medical expert; The second medical care subsystem can conduct a communication conference with the second client to conduct a remote consultation between the medical staff and the medical expert, and the second medical care subsystem and / or the second client can present the medical information of the patient during the communication conference.

13. The medical care system according to claim 1, wherein: The medical care system also includes a third client used at the trainee; The third client can perform video communication with the first medical care subsystem and / or the second medical care subsystem so that the trainee can perform remote learning, and the third client can present medical information of the patient during the video communication.

14. The medical care system according to claim 1, wherein: The medical care system also includes a fourth client for use at the provider; The second medical subsystem can conduct a communication conference with the fourth client to conduct remote communication between the medical staff and the supplier, and the fourth client can present medical information related to the supplier during the communication conference.

15. The medical care system according to claim 2, further comprising: The remote surgery subsystem is used for the medical staff to perform remote surgery on the patient.

16. The medical care system according to claim 15, wherein: The remote surgery subsystem includes a surgery execution device and a surgery control device that communicates remotely with the surgery execution device; The surgical control device generates a control instruction according to the operation from the medical staff; The surgery execution device performs the surgery on the patient according to the control instruction, and feeds back medical information associated with the patient during the remote surgery to the surgery control device; The surgical control device is capable of presenting the medical information; and The surgery control device transmits the medical information to the server.

17. The medical care system according to claim 15, wherein: The medical care system also includes a first client used at a visitor of the patient, a second client used at a medical expert, a third client used at a trainee, and a fourth client used at a supplier, and The server is capable of establishing a communication conference involving at least two of the first medical care subsystem, the second medical care subsystem, the first client, the second client, the third client, the fourth client, and the remote surgery subsystem.

18. The medical care system according to claim 17, wherein: The server can collect medical information of the patient from the first medical care subsystem, the second medical care subsystem, the first client, the second client, the third client, the fourth client, and the remote surgery subsystem.

19. A first medical care subsystem for use at a patient, comprising: a capture device that captures status information associated with a patient, the status information comprising an infrared image of the patient captured using infrared imaging technology; The terminal device sends the status information, The infrared image of the patient is at least used for remote monitoring by medical personnel.

20. The first medical care subsystem according to claim 19, wherein: The capture device also includes a device for capturing at least one of the following: the patient's body temperature, sound, movement, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, amount of fluid in the bladder, amount and / or temperature of feces, and information detected by a device attached to the patient.

21. The first medical care subsystem according to claim 19, wherein: The terminal device can conduct a communication conference with a second medical subsystem used by medical staff to conduct a remote consultation between the patient and the medical staff, and the terminal device can present medical information of the patient during the communication conference.

22. The first medical care subsystem according to claim 19, wherein: The terminal device can conduct a communication conference with a first client at a visitor of the patient to conduct a remote visit between the patient and the visitor, and the terminal device can present medical information of the patient during the communication conference.

23. A server, comprising: a communication unit that receives status information associated with a patient from a first medical care subsystem for the patient, the status information comprising an infrared image of the patient captured using infrared imaging technology; as well as a data processing unit, which determines whether the patient is in an abnormal condition based on the status information, and performs an alarm operation if it is determined that the patient is in an abnormal condition, The alarm operation includes sending a reminder message to the first medical care subsystem and / or the second medical care subsystem for medical personnel through the communication unit, The infrared image of the patient is at least used for remote monitoring by the medical staff.

24. The server according to claim 23, wherein: The data processing unit also generates a medical recommendation if it is determined that the patient is in an abnormal condition; The communication unit also sends the medical advice to the second medical care subsystem.

25. The server according to claim 23, wherein: The alarm operation also includes an operation of automatically triggering an alarm button on the patient's bed.

26. The server according to claim 23, wherein: The data processing unit is also capable of establishing, through the communication unit, a communication conference attended by at least two of the first medical care subsystem, the second medical care subsystem, a first client at a visitor of the patient, a second client at a medical expert, a third client at a trainee, a fourth client at a supplier, and a remote surgery subsystem used by the medical staff to perform surgery on the patient, and the data processing unit is also capable of presenting, through the communication unit, the medical information of the patient at at least one of the participants in the communication conference during the communication conference.

27. The server according to claim 26, wherein: The data processing unit is also capable of collecting medical information of the patient from the first medical care subsystem, the second medical care subsystem, a first client at the patient's visitor, a second client at the medical expert, a third client at the trainee, a fourth client at the supplier, and a remote surgery subsystem used by the medical staff to perform surgery on the patient through the communication unit.

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