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System and method for managing patient care through automated messaging

US12009081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2011
Grant dateJun 11, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H40/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed that allow a user to select when messages related to medication events are sent and to select the content parameters of those messages. In one aspect, a medication dispenser is configured to notify a messaging processor when an identified medication that was not previously loaded in the medication dispenser is newly loaded into the medication dispenser, and the messaging processor is configured to send a message to a user through a communication link upon receipt of this notification. In another aspect, the medication is identified during a review of a new medication order issued by a doctor.

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