System and method for automated benchmarking for the recognition of best medical practices and products and for establishing standards for medical procedures
US7457804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99945
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for the collection, management, and dissemination of information relating at least to a medical procedure is disclosed. The system includes a user interface adapted to provide raw data information at least about one of a patient, the medical procedure, and a result of the medical procedure. A medical device communicates with the user interface, receives the raw data information from the user interface, and generates operational information during use. A central database communicates at least with the medical device and receives data from the medical device. The central database is used to create related entries based on the raw data information and the operational information and optionally transmits the related entry to the medical device or the medical device user. The related entry includes information that provides guidance based on previously tabulated, related medical procedures. A system for the iterative analysis of medical standards is also disclosed along with methods for the evaluation of medical procedures and standards.
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