JP2002245183A - Support system by medical specialist based on internet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for providing a treatment advice, knowledge and information and supporting technique by connecting general physicians and medical specialists through the Internet line. SOLUTION: A medical specialist 2 of each department aids a general physician (medical department, dentistry) in an examination, diagnosis and treatment by using an electronic mail and a picture/voice through the Internet connection from a computer terminal or a portable telephone through 'medical specialist center' 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an electronic mail, an image (including a moving image) / sound, and an Internet connection from a computer terminal or a mobile phone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, the Internet network is ubiquitous, and information can be easily exchanged with a computer terminal or a mobile phone.
In addition, clear images (including moving images) / sounds can be transmitted and received due to advances in technology, and detailed information exchange is possible. On the other hand, in the medical field, it is impossible for one physician to cover all treatments due to rapid advances in medical technology, and treatment fragmentation and specialty are inevitably increasing. Conventionally, in Japan, there are so-called specialists such as certified doctors or instructors of each academic society.

[0003]

In the medical field, it is impossible for one physician to acquire and use vast amounts of information for medical treatment due to rapid advances in medical technology. Is growing. However, in general, general practitioners (clinics, etc.) often diagnose diseases other than their own specialty, and in advanced countries such as Europe and the United States, specialist systems have been established. If this happens, the GP will work with the specialist to introduce the patient (visit the referred specialist). In the past, such a specialist system has not been established in Japan, and although there are so-called specialists such as certified doctors or supervising doctors of each academic society, the system of referrals is not fully functioning due to lack of maintenance or complexity, and patients We do not share the benefits. In order to solve such a situation, a system that connects medical doctors and specialists using the Internet line, and provides medical consultation, provision of knowledge and information, and technical support was considered. The present invention solves the problem of insufficient cooperation between specialists and general practitioners at present. In addition, patients can receive safe medical care based on standardized and scientific evidence, and can save time and money for consultation and visits to higher medical institutions and specialists.

[0004]

According to the present invention, first, a host computer or server is installed in a core "medical specialist center (hereinafter referred to as a center)". General physicians (hereinafter referred to as general physicians) registered at the center have computer terminals, image capturing devices (digital cameras, video cameras, etc.), voice input / output devices, mobile phones,
Connect to the center via the Internet when treatment assistance is needed. The center is a specialist registered by the host computer (hereinafter referred to as a specialist)
Manages schedules (time available for support, etc.) and mediates support. General practitioners send medical examination materials (examination charts, radiographs, images, etc.) to specialists via the Internet for consultation and support on treatment. Explain the condition of the patient who is attending the general practitioner to the specialist using images,
Not only can you receive advice on treatment methods etc. in real time, but also in actual treatment, surgery, etc.
The procedure can be performed in real time while receiving instructions from a specialist. If needed, support hours can be booked and the center manages the schedule. The center shall not only manage the support of specialists to general practitioners, but also mediate the consultation and hospitalization of patients at higher medical institutions. This frees the general practitioner from complicated tasks such as selecting medical institutions, making inquiries and referrals. In addition, we accept treatment consultations and estimates for treatment costs from private medical insurance members, health insurance unions, and the general public via the Internet, and refer to appropriate medical institutions. This allows patients to get an overview of treatment details and information about treatment costs before visiting a medical institution, and to select a medical institution.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention is applied to a host computer (or server) of a "medical specialist center", a computer terminal of a general physician, an image capturing device (digital camera, video camera, etc.), a voice input / output device, and a mobile phone. It is made up. Specialists can work at the center or elsewhere with a computer terminal. A specialist is based on a society-approved physician / instructor. For example, in the field of dentistry, oral surgeons, prosthetics, periodontists, endodontists,
Refers to orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and dental anesthesiologists. The GP connects to the host computer at the center, selects a specialist on the computer screen, and checks the schedule. If you want real-time advice and assistance with the patient, make an appointment and allow the patient / general physician,
Consult a specialist about treatment. If you don't need real-time, you can send a consultant (examination sheet, X-rays, images, etc.) to a specialist and get advice on treatment using the Internet. Also, referrals and intermediation of patients to higher-level medical institutions as needed. The center also receives treatment consultations and estimates for treatment costs via the Internet from life insurance companies, non-life insurance companies, health insurance unions, or members who have become members who handle private medical insurance, and introduces appropriate medical institutions. .

[0006]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. Reference numeral 1 denotes a medical specialist center, which is provided with a host computer or server and relays between specialists in each department (each field) and registered general practitioners. General practitioners who need specialized advice and assistance in treating patients
Connect to the host computer in the center via the Internet with your computer-terminal or mobile phone. In the center, relay according to the specialist's schedule,
Specialists provide advice and information about treatment. If it is determined that treatment is difficult for a general practitioner, the center will accept and admit to 4 higher-order medical institutions (hospitals attached to universities, special function hospitals, hospitals with hospitalization facilities, etc.) and advise hospital beds under the advice of a specialist. Investigate the opening status and introduce to general practitioners and patients. In addition, the center will introduce appropriate medical institutions in response to requests from medical insurance subscribers, health insurance unions, and members of the general private companies. Data relating to all tasks is collected on the host computer of the center, establishing an effective and efficient treatment.

[0007]

According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a medical treatment with a clear effect that can be safely received for a patient. That is to say, in the conventional poor cooperation between general practitioners and specialists, there was no way to confirm whether the treatment provided was based on a certain medical level or scientific basis. On the medical side, non-specialized treatments may not be confident about the method, and coordination with a specialist will improve treatment results and reduce stress. By collecting, organizing, and providing information by the “Medical Specialist Center”, information disclosure is ensured for patients and the medical side, and in particular, so-called doctor shopping for patients (repeating repeated doctors) is reduced, Medical expenses will be saved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall view of a support system by a specialist

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Medical specialist center 2 Specialist 3 Registered general physician 4 Higher medical institution 5 General public (member) / private medical insurance subscribers

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An Internet connection from a computer-terminal or a mobile phone to a specialist by a specialist using an e-mail, an image (including a moving image) / sound, and an examination / diagnosis to a general practitioner (medical and dental), advice on treatment and Support system 2. A system for introducing and mediating a patient who has visited a general physician to a higher-order medical institution (hospital attached to a university, a special function hospital, a hospital having an inpatient facility, etc.) using an Internet network. 3. An Internet connection from a computer-terminal or a mobile phone, using an e-mail, an image (including a moving image) / sound, a treatment consultation from a private medical insurance member, a health insurance union, or a general public, and a treatment fee. A system that accepts estimates and introduces appropriate medical institutions