JP2015032074A - Medical information card - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medical information card which can be commonly used in a plurality of medical institutes for paying medical expenses, and allows a user to access medical chart information while keeping security.SOLUTION: The medical information card is connected, via network, with a magnetic reading terminal for accessing charts and having input output means, and stores identification information unique to the card and different from that of other cards among the identification information stored in a medical information database containing a plurality of identification information pieces and one or plurality of chart information pieces associated with the plurality of identification information pieces.

Description

  The present invention relates to a medical information card and a medical information card utilization system for use in a medical institution.

  In hospitals, in general, when a patient visits a patient, he / she issues an examination ticket, the patient presents the examination ticket for the second and subsequent visits, and uses the information on the examination ticket as a clue before Information on medical records etc. is extracted and used for examination. However, there is a problem that management is troublesome for a patient who goes to a plurality of hospitals because an examination ticket is different for each hospital. In addition, although electronic medical charts are progressing, medical record information is created for each hospital, so patients themselves will explain information on drugs prescribed at other hospitals. Since the weight of information cannot be fully understood, important information is lost, and there is a problem that doctors may not be able to perform appropriate treatment. In addition, although the medical record information is patient information, there is a problem in that it is necessary to go to each hospital to hear medical record information of all hospitals visited by the patient. Even if you have a conventional examination ticket, if you fall down on the road, the emergency crew cannot immediately know the information necessary for the first-aid treatment according to the patient from the examination ticket. There was a problem that it could not be transported to a hospital.

  To deal with such problems, a medical card with an RFID chip embedded as a medical card that can be used at a plurality of medical institutions, or a software card with a built-in USB memory that can store personal medical information electronically and obtain and output it on a PC are known. (See Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1 described above, hospital information and patient personal information are written on the RFID chip, and therefore can be read if there is an RFID reader. There was a problem that there was. The card described in Non-Patent Document 1 described above has a problem that it is expensive because it has a built-in USB memory, and there is a problem that it is fragile because it includes moving parts, and personal information is contained in the card itself. Therefore, there was a problem that personal information might be known to others when dropped.

  Furthermore, the conventional examination ticket cannot be paid, and there is a problem that the examination fee and the treatment cost cannot be paid if you do not have cash or a credit card at the visit. In particular, there was a problem that children and elderly people could not go to the hospital easily when they had no cash or credit card at hand. There are some medical institutions that have been unable to pay a large amount of treatment costs, and the fact that treatment costs cannot be reliably recovered is a problem that cannot be overlooked.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be used in common by a plurality of medical institutions, can pay for medical expenses, and accesses medical chart information while having security. The purpose is to obtain a medical information card that can also be used.

  In order to achieve the above object, the inventor of the present application combines a medical information card and a medical card in which a medical card function, a post-payment function for medical expenses, and a medical chart access function that can be commonly used in a plurality of medical institutions are integrated into one card. Invented an information card utilization system.

A first aspect of the present invention is a medical information database connected via a network to a medical chart access magnetic reading terminal provided with an input / output means, wherein a plurality of identification symbols are associated with each identification symbol. Or the information of the unique identification symbol different for each card among the identification symbols stored in the medical information database having a plurality of medical record information is mounted as magnetic information,
The magnetic information is magnetic information enabling the output of medical chart information associated with the unique identification symbol in the medical information database by being read by the magnetic reading terminal for medical chart access,
Further, the magnetic information is read by a magnetic reading terminal for payment provided with an input / output means, thereby being connected to the magnetic reading terminal for payment via a network and associated with the identification symbol and the identification symbol. A medical information card characterized in that it is magnetic information that makes it possible to accept an input of a payment amount in a payment account associated with the unique identification symbol in a medical expense payment information database. The medical chart access magnetic reading terminal and the settlement magnetic reading terminal may be separate terminals, or a single terminal having the functions of both terminals. The identification symbol is preferably a multi-digit number, but may be another symbol such as a combination of alphabets and numbers.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it can be used in common by a plurality of medical institutions, medical expenses can be paid, and it is possible to access medical chart information while having security. Further, since it is not necessary to put a large amount of information in the card, safety can be ensured and costs can be reduced. Even if the patient does not have cash etc., medical expenses are automatically paid from the settlement account, so the medical institution can solve the problem of non-payment.

  It is preferable that the identification symbol is composed of a 16-digit number, and the medical record information includes medical data in a plurality of medical institutions. In addition to text, the medical record information may include still images, moving images, audio, etc. The results of various examinations such as health checkups, medical records such as medical records, medication history, medical history, physical or mental health of the patient May include information.

  Furthermore, it is preferable to further include a seal including an RFID chip that can identify whether or not the medical record information associated with the identification symbol described on the card is in the medical information database. If an emergency crew member has an RFID information reading device mounted on a sticker during emergency transport, it is possible to know whether or not the patient's medical chart information is in the medical information database. If there is information in the medical information database, even if the patient is an unidentified person, appropriate treatment can be received at the transport destination where the medical information card is introduced, and the medical institution can reduce the risk of non-payment . Therefore, the number of people who fall over is also reduced. The name of the hospital issued first may be displayed on the sticker.

  Furthermore, it is more preferable that the identification symbol and the two-dimensional code for guiding to the usage guide page are displayed on the front surface or the back surface of the card. If the emergency crew can find the medical information card according to the present invention with a metal detector or the like during emergency transportation, the identification symbol can be conveyed to the transportation destination. Since the patient can be prepared after knowing the medication status and the like, the correct treatment can be performed instantaneously, resulting in an increase in the number of lives saved.

Further, the second aspect of the present invention is a medical information database having a plurality of identification symbols and one or a plurality of chart information associated with each identification symbol;
A medical information card having magnetic information of a unique identification number for each card among the identification numbers stored in the medical information database;
A medical expense settlement information database having an identification symbol stored in the medical information database and information of a settlement account associated with the identification symbol, and connected to a medical expense dedicated settlement system;
Means for connecting to the medical information database via a network; means for reading the magnetic information of the medical information card; means for outputting medical chart information associated with the unique identification symbol of the medical information database; and the medical chart information A magnetic reading terminal for medical chart access having an input means to
A means for connecting to the medical expense settlement information database via a network, a means for reading the magnetic information of the medical information card, and a payment amount for a settlement account associated with the unique identification symbol of the medical expense settlement information database A payment magnetic reading terminal having an input means and a payment amount output means,
There is provided a medical information card utilization system characterized by comprising:

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it can be used in common by a plurality of medical institutions, can pay for medical expenses, and can also access medical chart information while having security.

  The medical cost dedicated settlement system is connected to the medical cost settlement information database via a network, accepts an input of a payment amount to be settled from the settlement magnetic reading terminal, and the payment amount is read by the magnetic reading for settlement. It is preferable to have means for displaying on a terminal and means for accepting payment execution from the payment magnetic reading terminal.

  According to the present invention, it can be used in common by a plurality of medical institutions, medical expenses can be paid, and it is possible to access medical chart information while having security. According to the present invention, even if the medical institution is the first patient, an appropriate treatment can be quickly performed by looking at the past history, and the risk of depressing the charge can be reduced. Even if the patient does not have cash or credit card at hand, he can go to the hospital with peace of mind, and even a new medical institution does not need to explain the progress so far, so it can receive treatment suitable for the patient Increases nature.

It is a figure which shows the surface side of the medical information card | curd of Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the back surface side of the medical information card | curd of Example 1 of this invention. It is a schematic diagram of the medical information card utilization system of Example 1 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the common medical examination ticket function of the medical information card utilization system of Example 1 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the access method to the medical chart information of the medical information card utilization system of Example 1 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the medical expense payment method of the medical information card utilization system of Example 1 of this invention.

  Hereinafter, the medical information card and the medical information card utilization system of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is not limited.

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FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the front side of the medical information card according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Moreover, FIG. 2 is a figure which shows the back surface side of the medical information card | curd of Example 1 of this invention. The medical information card 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention is a plastic card of the same size as a credit card, the front side can be freely designed except that it indicates the magnetic reading direction, and the back side is a magnetic card written on the card. It has a magnetic stripe 2 for enabling information to be read by a magnetic reading terminal for chart access and a magnetic reading terminal for settlement, and a common number display 3 which is a unique identification symbol different for each card is printed. A presence check chip seal 4 which is a seal including a chip is affixed, and a two-dimensional code 5 for guiding to a usage guide page is printed and displayed. In the present embodiment, elements such as magnetic stripes and seals are concentrated on the back surface side, but may be on the front surface side, or may be divided into a front surface side and a back surface side.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the medical information card utilization system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3 and subsequent figures, the medical information card according to the first embodiment of the present invention is displayed as “CADA”. In FIG. 3 and subsequent figures, the management company of the medical information database, the medical cost settlement information database, and the medical cost dedicated settlement system is displayed as “MDV”. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a common examination ticket function of the medical information card utilization system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of a method for accessing medical record information of the medical information card utilization system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The magnetic information mounted on the medical information card 1 by magnetically writing to the medical information card 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is unique to each card among the identification symbols stored in the medical information database. It is information of an identification symbol. The same identification number is also stored in the medical expense settlement information database. The identification symbol is a 16-digit number in this embodiment, but the number of digits is not limited to this, and other symbols such as a symbol configured by combining a plurality of types of symbols (number, alphabet, hiragana, etc.) may also be used. Good. Since it is not necessary to put a lot of information in the card, safety can be ensured and cost can be reduced.

  The medical information database is connected to a medical chart access magnetic reading terminal via a network. Further, the medical information database includes a plurality of identification symbols and one or a plurality of chart information associated with each identification symbol. In this case, the network may be various wireless / wired networks, telephone lines, etc. in addition to the Internet and LAN.

  The medical reading terminal for medical chart access includes input / output means, and is provided in medical institutions such as clinics and hospitals. More specifically, the medical chart access magnetic reading terminal includes means for connecting to the medical information database via a network, means for reading the magnetic information of the medical information card, and a medical chart associated with a unique identification symbol of the medical information database. It has information output means and chart information input means. By reading the magnetic information of the medical information card 1 with the magnetic reading terminal for medical chart access, output of the medical chart information stored in association with a unique identification symbol for each card in the medical information database and output to the medical chart information Enable input.

  The medical chart information includes medical data at medical institutions. In this embodiment, the medical chart information includes medical data at a plurality of medical institutions. In addition to text, the medical record information may include still images, moving images, audio, etc. The results of various examinations such as health checkups, medical records such as medical records, medication history, medical history, physical or mental health of the patient May include information. Medical institutions include hospitals and clinics as well as dispensing pharmacies.

  A medical institution is provided with a magnetic reading terminal for medical chart access, and a medical worker keeps the medical information card 1 from a patient and reads magnetic information through the magnetic stripe to the magnetic reading terminal for medical chart access. A personal computer (PC) terminal connected to a magnetic reading terminal for medical chart access can access a medical information database through a network such as the Internet and display medical chart information associated with the identification symbol. In order to access and display the chart information in the medical information database, in this embodiment, it is necessary to input a password for each medical worker or each medical institution. The server containing the medical information database displays the password acceptance page on the input / output device connected to the magnetic reading terminal for chart access, accepts the password input, determines whether it is a legitimate password, and the password is registered It has a program that permits access to the medical information database only when it matches the password. When the medical worker obtains the consent of the patient, the medical staff reads the magnetic information at the magnetic reading terminal for medical chart access and inputs the password to access the medical chart information. In this embodiment, not only medical data at the medical institution of the company, but also has a function of confirming medical record information such as medical data at other medical institutions that have introduced the medical information card utilization system of the present invention, Therefore, it can be used for more appropriate treatment and medication. In addition, every time a medical institution conducts a medical examination or examination, additional information can be entered in the displayed medical chart information, so that the medical chart information is always updated to the latest state.

  Not only medical personnel but also patients themselves can check their own medical chart information with a medical chart access magnetic reading terminal provided in a medical institution. However, the magnetic reading terminal for chart access is managed not for anyone to use so that a person who picks up a medical information card does not easily acquire personal information. In this embodiment, the patient himself / herself is issued an individual password, and the server including the medical information database displays a web page on a PC or the like that has accessed a predetermined address through the Internet, and the password is entered on the page. And a program that permits access to the medical information database only when the password is a legitimate password and matches the registered password. When accessing from such a web page, it is not necessary to read the magnetic information on the card. The patient can access and display his / her chart information by inputting a password and an identification symbol of the card held by the patient on a predetermined page through the Internet. This ensures security while providing an environment where patients can check information on their own.

  The RFID chip of the presence confirmation chip seal 4 is a chip that can identify whether or not the medical record information associated with the identification symbol written on the card is in the medical information database, and can be read by the RFID reader. If an emergency crew member has an RFID information reading device mounted on a sticker during emergency transport, it is possible to know whether or not the patient's medical chart information is in the medical information database. If there is information in the medical information database, even if the patient is an unidentified person, appropriate treatment can be received at the transport destination where the medical information card is introduced, and the medical institution can reduce the risk of non-payment . Therefore, the number of people who fall over is also reduced. On the other hand, even if the card is dropped, other people who have RFID readers can only know whether there is information in the medical information database and cannot access the information itself. Suitable. The name of the hospital issued first may be displayed on the sticker.

  In the present embodiment, a common number display 3 which is a unique identification symbol that is different for each card is printed. If the emergency crew can find the medical information card 1 with a metal detector, etc. during the emergency transport, the identification symbol displayed on the cart can be communicated to the transport destination. Since the patient can be prepared to receive the patient after knowing the medical history, medication status, etc., the correct treatment can be performed instantaneously, resulting in an increase in the number of lives saved.

  In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code 5 is a matrix type two-dimensional code for mobile phones, and is read by a two-dimensional code reading function of a mobile phone or the like to guide to a usage guide page. It can be displayed on a mobile phone or the like. Therefore, it is convenient even for first-time users without a manual.

  FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram of a medical cost payment method of the medical information card utilization system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The medical expense settlement information database is connected to a settlement magnetic reading terminal via a network. Further, the medical expense settlement information database includes the above-described unique identification symbol and settlement account information associated with each identification symbol. In addition, the medical cost settlement information database is connected to a medical cost dedicated settlement system.

  The medical cost dedicated payment system is connected to the medical cost payment information database via a network, receives a payment amount input from the payment magnetic reading terminal, and displays the payment amount on the payment magnetic reading terminal. And means for accepting execution of payment from the magnetic reading terminal for payment and means for outputting a voucher indicating that payment has been completed.

  The payment magnetic reading terminal includes input / output means, and is provided in medical institutions such as clinics and hospitals. More specifically, the payment magnetic reading terminal is associated with a means for connecting to the medical expense payment information database via a network, a means for reading the magnetic information of the medical information card, and a unique identification symbol of the medical expense payment information database. A payment amount input means and a payment amount output means for the settlement account. By reading the magnetic information of the medical information card 1 with the magnetic reading terminal for payment, the information on the payment account stored in association with the unique identification symbol that differs for each card in the medical expenses payment information database is accessed, and the card It accepts the input of the payment amount in the payment account associated with the unique identification symbol, and can be registered in the medical payment information database as the payment amount. The medical chart access magnetic reading terminal and the settlement magnetic reading terminal may be separate terminals, or a single terminal having the functions of both terminals.

  In order to use the medical information card utilization system using the medical information card of the present embodiment, it is first necessary to issue a medical information card.

  When a patient first visits a medical institution that has introduced the medical information card utilization system of the present embodiment, a new medical information card is issued, and the name, Create the first chart information, including the address and age. In that case, the payment institution may make payment to the medical institution only when the magnetic information is read by the magnetic reading terminal for payment, but the payment information is not necessarily input.

  The recorded address and name are inquired about the settlement account information by mail, etc., the settlement account registration is accepted, and credit examination is performed. Unlike regular credit cards, it is only for medical expenses, so there is no need to tighten screening. There is one medical information card for each child, and children can register with their parent's payment account, and elderly people can register with their child's payment account, pension receipt account, death insurance receipt account, etc. .

  From the second medical examination, even if it is the same medical institution as the previous one or another medical institution that has introduced the medical information card utilization system of this embodiment, bring a medical information card. For example, there is no need to bring other medical examination tickets, medical records, cash or credit cards, and you can receive treatment and examinations with peace of mind.

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According to the present embodiment, it can be used in common by a plurality of medical institutions, medical expenses can be paid, and it is possible to access medical chart information while having security. In this embodiment, since it is not necessary to put a lot of information in the card, safety can be ensured and cost can be reduced. According to this embodiment, even if the medical institution is the first patient, appropriate treatment can be quickly performed by looking at the past history. In addition, even if the patient does not have cash etc., the medical expenses are automatically paid from the settlement account, so the medical institution can solve the problem of non-payment and reduce the risk of overturning the charges. According to this example, even if the patient does not have cash or a credit card at hand, he can go to the hospital with peace of mind, and even if it is a new medical institution, it is not necessary to explain the progress so far. Increased chance of receiving appropriate treatment. In addition, if the medical information card of this embodiment becomes widespread, the number of human lives saved will increase as a result.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the constituent elements of the above embodiments can be arbitrarily combined without departing from the spirit of the invention.

1 Medical Information Card 2 Magnetic Stripe 3 Common Number Display 4 Presence Confirmation Chip Seal 5 Two-dimensional Code

Claims (6)

A medical information database connected through a network to a medical chart access magnetic reading terminal having an input / output means, and having a plurality of identification symbols and one or a plurality of medical record information associated with each identification symbol Of the identification symbols stored in the information database, the information of unique identification symbols different for each card is mounted as magnetic information,
The magnetic information is magnetic information enabling the output of medical chart information associated with the unique identification symbol in the medical information database by being read by the magnetic reading terminal for medical chart access,
Further, the magnetic information is read by a magnetic reading terminal for payment provided with an input / output means, thereby being connected to the magnetic reading terminal for payment via a network and associated with the identification symbol and the identification symbol. A medical information card, which is magnetic information that makes it possible to accept an input of a payment amount in a settlement account associated with the unique identification symbol in a medical expense settlement information database. 2. The medical information card according to claim 1, wherein the identification symbol comprises a 16-digit number, and the medical record information includes medical data at a plurality of medical institutions. Furthermore, it has a seal | sticker containing the RFID chip | tip which can identify whether the medical chart information linked | related with the said identification symbol described on the card | curd exists in the said medical information database. Medical information card as described. The medical information according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the identification symbol and a two-dimensional code for guiding to a usage guide page are displayed on the front surface or the back surface of the card. card. A medical information database having a plurality of identification symbols and one or a plurality of chart information associated with each identification symbol;
A medical information card having magnetic information of a unique identification number for each card among the identification numbers stored in the medical information database;
A medical expense settlement information database having an identification symbol stored in the medical information database and information of a settlement account associated with the identification symbol, and connected to a medical expense dedicated settlement system;
Means for connecting to the medical information database via a network; means for reading the magnetic information of the medical information card; means for outputting medical chart information associated with the unique identification symbol of the medical information database; and the medical chart information A magnetic reading terminal for medical chart access having an input means to
A means for connecting to the medical expense settlement information database via a network, a means for reading the magnetic information of the medical information card, and a payment amount for a settlement account associated with the unique identification symbol of the medical expense settlement information database A payment magnetic reading terminal having an input means and a payment amount output means,
A medical information card utilization system characterized by comprising: The medical cost dedicated settlement system is connected to the medical cost settlement information database via a network, accepts an input of a payment amount to be settled from the settlement magnetic reading terminal, and the payment amount is read by the magnetic reading for settlement. 6. The medical information card utilization system according to claim 5, further comprising means for displaying on a terminal and means for accepting execution of payment from the payment magnetic reading terminal.

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