Method and apparatus for selecting a doctor based on an observed experience level
US8156166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/944
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that facilitates the selection of a doctor for a user. The system provides a list of doctors to the user based on an observed experience level of the listed doctors with a condition or a procedure. During operation, the system receives from a user a selection criteria for selecting of a doctor. The system also receives from the user a medical profile for the user. Next, the system receives from a third-party a plurality of doctors' profiles. Then, the system ranks the plurality of doctors' profiles into a ranked list based on the selection criteria and conditions within the medical profile. Finally, the system sends the ranked list to the user.
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