Automated system and method for prioritization of waiting patients
US8484048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/63
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an automated triage system performs a computerized method that includes the steps of: (1) for plurality of patients, gathering medical factor(s) associated with each patient's medical condition, where the medical condition may be (a) a type of injury, (b) a symptom, (c) a condition of a patient, and/or (d) a demographic statistic of the patient; (2) for the same plurality of patients, gathering subjective perception(s) associated with each patient's medical condition, which may be (a) the anxiety of the patient, (b) the anxiety/concern of the referring physician, and/or (c) the anxiety of the reviewing attendee; and (3) ordering, by a computerized algorithm, the plurality of patients for medical treatment and/or medical assessment, based upon the medical factors and subjective perceptions gathered for each of the plurality of patients. The method may also include the step of gathering operational aspect(s), such as (a) waiting time of the patient, (b) medical treatment facilities availability, (c) medical treatment staff availability, (d) medical assessment facilities availability, and/or (e) medical assessment staff availability; where the ordering s…
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