18344533. METHODS OF TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS USING ENHANCED PATIENT-PHYSICIAN COMMUNICATION simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
METHODS OF TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS USING ENHANCED PATIENT-PHYSICIAN COMMUNICATION
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Todd K. Whitehurst of Lithia FL (US)
METHODS OF TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS USING ENHANCED PATIENT-PHYSICIAN COMMUNICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18344533 titled 'METHODS OF TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS USING ENHANCED PATIENT-PHYSICIAN COMMUNICATION
Simplified Explanation
Methods of treatment and diagnosis using facilitated communication of health information from a patient device to a physician device are provided. These methods aim to improve the dissemination and management of health information data while safeguarding patient privacy.
- A patient can initiate a tele-medicine session for treatment using their portable user device.
- The physician can request a specific set of data relevant to the treatment through the patient device.
- The patient device identifies a subset of the requested data that is authorized by the patient for release to the physician.
- The system facilitates the display of different types of information on the physician's device user interface to improve treatments, diagnostics, health information collection, and patient follow-up.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Tele-medicine: Allows patients to receive treatment remotely using their own devices.
- Health information management: Streamlines the dissemination and management of patient health data.
- Improved diagnostics: Provides physicians with access to relevant patient data for accurate diagnoses.
- Patient follow-up: Enables physicians to monitor and follow up with patients remotely.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Limited access to healthcare: Allows patients to receive treatment without the need for in-person visits.
- Privacy concerns: Safeguards patient privacy by allowing them to authorize the release of specific data.
- Data management: Streamlines the collection and organization of health information for physicians.
Benefits of this technology:
- Convenience: Patients can receive treatment from the comfort of their own homes.
- Improved healthcare access: Allows patients in remote areas or with limited mobility to receive quality healthcare.
- Efficient data exchange: Facilitates the secure and authorized transfer of patient data between devices.
- Enhanced diagnostics: Provides physicians with comprehensive and relevant patient data for accurate diagnoses.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods of treatment and diagnosis using facilitated communication of health information from a patient device to a physician device are provided herein. Methods include improved dissemination and management of health information data while safeguarding patient privacy. A patient may initiate a tele-medicine session for treatment using a portable user device of the patient, after which a physician may request a set of data through the patient device relevant to the treatment. In response, the device of the patient identifies a subset of the data set requested by the physician that is authorized by the patient for release to the physician. The system further facilitates display of differing types of information on a user interface of the physician's device to facilitate improved treatments and diagnostics, health information collection and patient follow-up.
