JP7138488B2 - MEDICAL SERVER, MEDICAL SYSTEM, TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR PERMITTING REGISTRATION IN MEDICAL SYSTEM FOR USERS RECEIVING HOME TREATMENT USING MEDICAL DEVICES - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a medical server, a medical system, a terminal, and a method for permitting registration in a medical system for a user who receives home therapy using medical equipment.

Conventionally, there are patients who receive treatment at home using medical equipment. For example, some patients receive home therapy such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), home oxygen therapy, or home ventilatory support.

Such medical devices are used with a device such as a mask or cannula attached to the patient's mouth or nose. If the device is not properly attached to the patient, there is a risk that the prescribed flow rate of gas will not be administered to the patient due to, for example, leakage of the supplied gas through gaps.

Home therapy When a patient starts home therapy for the first time, the hospital in charge of the patient provides introductory guidance, and the home therapy is started after the patient has a tentative understanding of what the patient should learn.

On the other hand, patients who have started home therapy may be unfamiliar with operating medical equipment.

In Patent Literature 1, a server connected to a terminal used by a patient via a network sends questions about guidance items for the patient to the terminal, and based on the answers to the questions, the patient's understanding of the guidance items is evaluated. Quantitatively evaluate the degree of implementation, generate a guidance program for the patient who responded based on the evaluation results, send the evaluation results and guidance program to the terminal, and the patient can refer to them for treatment. It is proposed to improve the uniformity and quality of instruction for patients undergoing home therapy.

JP-A-2002-312489

As proposed in Patent Document 1, a system comprising a terminal and a server connected via a network is used to provide information on medical equipment used in home therapy to a patient who operates the terminal. is considered effective in treating patients.

The selection of medical devices used by patients for home therapy and the method of using them are determined for each patient based on a doctor's prescription. Information about such medical devices should be provided only to the patient and not to anyone other than the patient.

For example, fraudulent attempts to obtain information about a patient's medical device should be prevented. Inadvertent, unintentional acquisition of information about a patient's medical device should also be prevented.

Accordingly, an object of the present specification is to provide a medical server, medical system, terminal, and method that permit registration in the medical system only for users who receive home therapy using medical equipment.

According to the medical server disclosed in the present specification, a medical server that registers a patient in a medical system that provides information about a medical device to a patient receiving home therapy using the medical device, and a communication unit to receive, from the terminal, patient identification information about the patient and device identification information about the medical device that identify the patient and home therapy treatment information for the patient, and the patient identification information and the device identification information are referring to the associated and recorded management table, determining whether or not the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are associated and recorded in the management table, and determining whether the received patient identification information and the received a processing unit that allows transmission of information about the medical device including patient information to the terminal when it is determined that the device identification information and the device identification information are recorded in association with the management table.

Further, according to the medical system disclosed in the present specification, a medical system that provides information about a medical device to a patient receiving home therapy using the medical device, the patient and the patient's home therapy Using a terminal that transmits patient identification information about a patient and device identification information about a medical device that identifies the treatment information, a communication unit, and a communication unit, receives the patient identification information and the device identification information from the terminal, and the patient identification information and the device identification information are recorded in association with each other to determine whether the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table; If it is determined that the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table, the processing unit allows the terminal to transmit information about the medical device including patient information. and a medical server having:

Further, according to the terminal disclosed in the present specification, a terminal for registering a patient in a medical system that provides information on medical equipment to a patient receiving home therapy using the medical equipment, the terminal: A medical server receives the patient identification information and the device identification information from the terminal, and the patient identification information and the device identification information about the medical device to identify the patient and the treatment information of the patient's home therapy. and the device identification information are recorded in association with each other to determine whether the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table; When it is determined that the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table, the medical device permits the transmission of information on the medical device, including patient information, to the terminal. Send to server.

Further, according to the method disclosed herein, a method of enrolling a patient in a medical system that provides information about a medical device to a patient undergoing home therapy with a medical device, the terminal comprising: transmitting to a medical server patient identification information about a patient and device identification information about a medical device that identifies a patient and home therapy treatment information for the patient; Referring to the management table in which the patient identification information and the device identification information are received and recorded in association with each other, and whether the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table If it is determined that the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table, the device transmits information about the medical device including patient information to the terminal. to allow

According to the medical server disclosed herein above, only patients receiving home therapy using medical equipment are allowed to register with the medical system.

Further, according to the medical system disclosed herein, only patients receiving home therapy using medical equipment are allowed to register in the medical system.

Further, according to the above terminal disclosed in this specification, registration in the medical system is permitted only for patients receiving home therapy using medical equipment.

Further, according to the methods disclosed herein and described above, only patients receiving home therapy with medical devices are allowed to enroll in the medical system.

1 illustrates the configuration of one embodiment of the system disclosed herein; FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of a patient information management server. It is a figure which shows the structure of a terminal management server. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a terminal; FIG. It is a figure explaining a patient information management table. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a terminal management table; FIG. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram (part 1) for explaining the operation of the system; 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of a terminal management server; FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram (part 2) for explaining the operation of the system; FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram (part 3) for explaining the operation of the system; FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining an image of a screen displayed on the display unit of the terminal; FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining an image of a screen displayed on the display unit of the terminal; FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram (part 4) for explaining the operation of the system; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 3) for explaining an image of a screen displayed on the display unit of the terminal;

A preferred embodiment of the medical system disclosed herein will now be described with reference to the drawings. However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to those embodiments, but extends to the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of one embodiment of the medical system disclosed in this specification. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a patient information management server. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the terminal management server. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of a terminal.

The medical system 1 of this embodiment provides information on medical equipment to patients receiving home therapy using medical equipment.

Patients who start home therapy preferably quickly acquire the habit of correct operation and use of medical equipment. As a result, patients are expected to improve their symptoms by continuing correct treatment using medical equipment at home.

Types of medical equipment used for home therapy include, for example, positive pressure artificial respirator, oxygen concentrator, and artificial respirator. A positive pressure ventilator system provides a patient with positive pressure air or positive pressure air mixed with air containing more oxygen than atmospheric air. The oxygen concentrator concentrates oxygen in the air and supplies it to the patient. A ventilator assists a patient's breathing by mechanically drawing air into and out of the patient's lungs. The above-described medical equipment is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to application to these medical equipment.

When a patient starts home therapy, the hospital first provides guidance to introduce home therapy, and although home therapy is started after the patient has a tentative understanding of what to learn, the patient may be unfamiliar with the medical equipment. Patients with advanced medical conditions may initially have questions regarding the handling of various medical devices.

Therefore, the system 1 provides such patients with information on medical devices including patient information. The information about the medical device including the patient information may include information on instructions for use of the medical device, information about the equipment worn by the patient, or information about treatment of the patient using the medical device. Also, the information about the medical device may include patient-specific device information that includes patient-specific information and/or information about the patient's treatment, and patient-common device information that does not include patient-specific information. Patient-specific information is information about a patient and may include information that can identify an individual patient. Common patient device information, which does not include patient-specific information, includes information about medical devices used for patient treatment, but does not include information that can identify an individual patient.

Patient-specific device information, including patient-specific information, and/or information relating to treatment of a patient with a medical device includes information based on a physician's prescription for each of the patients. A specific example of the patient-specific device information is, for example, data such as a mask related to equipment, which will be described later. Information on patient treatment using a medical device that includes patient-specific information includes hospital visit schedule information, which will be described later. A specific example of patient common device information that does not include patient-specific information is, for example, medical device handling data, which will be described later.

In the system 1, only patients who are receiving home therapy using medical equipment are allowed to register in the system, and only information related to the medical equipment is provided. This prevents information other than the medical device used by the patient from being erroneously provided to the patient, and also keeps the information unique to the patient confidential from others.

In addition, the information provided by the system 1 to the patient does not include the patient's physiological information and the operational information of the medical device. The system 1 mainly provides the patient with information regarding the handling of the medical device, and does not allow the provision of other information such as the patient's physiological information and the operational information of the medical device. It prevents the patient from being confused by providing it to the patient.

As shown in FIG. 1, the system 1 includes a patient information management server 10, a terminal management server 20, a terminal 30, a customer management server 40, and a medical information management server 50. Each server and terminal 30 are connected via a network N so as to be communicable. Each server is for medical use. In this specification, medical systems and servers handle at least information about medical equipment.

The patient information management server 10 is a server that manages information on patients and medical devices used by patients for home therapy. Information about patients and medical devices used by patients for home therapy is managed by, for example, the hospital in charge of the patients.

The terminal management server 20 is a server that connects to a terminal operated by a patient and provides the patient with information on medical equipment stored in the patient information management server 10. The terminal 30 is registered in the system 1 and registered. Manages the provision of information about medical devices to terminals. The information on medical equipment includes, for example, handling information on medical equipment, information on equipment such as a mask worn by the patient when using the medical equipment, guidance information on home therapy for the patient, and FAQ on CPAP treatment. Equipment is used to deliver air, oxygen, etc. sent from medical equipment to a patient. Specifically, the equipment includes a mask, a cannula, and the like that are worn around the patient's nose and mouth.

Terminal 30 is a terminal operated by a patient receiving home therapy using medical equipment. The patient uses the terminal 30 to view information about medical equipment.

The customer management server 40 manages consumables used in medical equipment, and transmits a notification of replacement of consumables used in the medical equipment to the terminal 30 via the terminal management server 20 .

The medical information management server 50 stores operation information of medical equipment used by the patient for home therapy and medical treatment information of the patient at the hospital, and analyzes each information. In addition, the medical information management server 50 manages the patient's hospital visit information, and transmits the patient's next hospital visit schedule information to the terminal 30 via the terminal management server 20 .

Next, the patient information management server 10 will be described below.

The patient information management server 10 has a processing section 11 , a storage section 12 , a display section 13 , an operation section 14 and a communication section 15 .

The processing unit 11 has one or more processors and peripheral circuits. The processing unit 11 performs control of each hardware component of the patient information management server 10 and various types of processing according to a predetermined computer program 12a pre-stored in the storage unit 12, and temporarily stores data generated during processing. The storage unit 12 is used for this purpose. Also, each function of the processing unit 11 may be implemented in the patient information management server 10 as a separate circuit.

The storage unit 12 may have semiconductor memory such as random access memory (RAM) or read only memory (ROM), magnetic disk, or flash memory. The storage unit 12 may have a drive capable of reading a storage medium that non-temporarily stores a predetermined computer program 12a.

As shown in FIG. 2, the storage unit 12 stores a computer program 12a and a patient information management table 12b.

FIG. 5 is a diagram explaining a patient information management table.

The patient information management table 500 includes a patient management identification information (patient management ID) column 501, a name column 502, an address column 503, a telephone number column 504, a machine number column 505, a serial number column 506, a medical It has a device identification information (medical device ID) column 507 and a mask identification information (mask ID) column 508 .

A patient management ID column 501 records identification information for the hospital to identify and manage a patient from other patients. The patient's name is recorded in the name column 502 . The patient's address is recorded in the address column 503 . The telephone number field 504 records the patient's telephone number. The address and phone number are also patient identification information, generally for identifying the patient. For example, a health insurance number may be used as patient identification information. The machine number column 505 records an identification number for identifying each medical device used in home therapy. The machine number is associated with the patient management ID and assigned a different number even for the same type of medical equipment. In the serial number column 506, an identification number for identifying each medical device manufactured by the medical device manufacturer is recorded for each medical device used in home therapy. The medical device ID column 507 records identification information for identifying one type of medical device from among a plurality of types of medical devices. For example, there are multiple types of medical equipment, including a positive pressure artificial respirator, an oxygen concentrator, and an artificial respirator. Each device may also have multiple types. Medical devices of the same type have common handling information. In the mask identification information (mask ID) column 508, identification information for identifying equipment such as a mask used in medical equipment is recorded. A positive pressure artificial respiration assist device and a respirator use a mask as a device such as a mask, and an oxygen concentrator uses a cannula as a device such as a mask. For example, there are multiple types of masks with different structures, etc., and a mask is selected for each patient based on the shape of the patient's face, gas flow rate or pressure used, and operability. Therefore, the information about the mask or the like is information about the medical device including patient-specific information. The mask ID is identification information for distinguishing the equipment such as the mask selected for the patient from other equipment. In this manner, the patient management ID, name, address, telephone number, machine number, serial number, medical device ID, and mask ID are recorded in the patient information management table 500 in association with each other. It is

The display unit 13 is controlled by the processing unit 11 and can display various information associated with the operation of the patient information management server 10 . As the display unit 13, for example, a liquid crystal display can be used.

The operation unit 14 is operated by the administrator of the server and can input operations. For example, a keyboard and a mouse can be used as the operation unit 14 .

The communication unit 15 transmits and receives information to and from the terminal management server 20 via the network N. FIG. The processing unit 11 performs various processes based on information received using the communication unit 15 . In addition, the processing unit 11 uses the communication unit 15 to transmit the results of various types of processing. The communication unit 15 can have a communication circuit and a communication line for transmitting and receiving.

Next, the terminal management server 20 will be described below.

The terminal management server 20 has a processing unit 21 , a storage unit 22 , a display unit 23 , an operation unit 24 and a communication unit 25 .

The processing unit 21 has one or more processors and peripheral circuits. The processing unit 21 controls each hardware component of the terminal management server 20 and performs various types of processing according to a predetermined computer program 22a pre-stored in the storage unit 22, and temporarily stores data generated during processing. For this purpose, the storage unit 22 is used. Also, each function of the processing unit 21 may be implemented in the terminal management server 20 as a separate circuit.

The storage unit 22 may have semiconductor memory such as random access memory (RAM) or read only memory (ROM), magnetic disk, or flash memory. The storage unit 22 may have a drive capable of reading a storage medium that non-temporarily stores a predetermined computer program 22a.

As shown in FIG. 3, the storage unit 22 stores a computer program 22a, a terminal management table 22b, medical equipment handling data 22c, mask data 22d, guidance data 22e, and FAQ data 22f.

FIG. 6 is a diagram explaining a terminal management table.

The terminal management table 600 includes a name column 601, a connection identification information (connection ID) column 602, a password column 603, a telephone number column 604, a machine number column 605, a serial number column 606, and a patient management ID column. 607 , a medical device ID column 608 , a mask ID column 609 , and a status column 610 .

The patient's name read from the patient information management table of the patient information management server 10 is recorded in the name column 601 . The connection ID field 602 records a connection ID used for connecting the terminal identified by the terminal ID to the terminal management server 20 . The password column 603 records a password used for connecting the terminal identified by the terminal ID to the terminal management server 20 . The telephone number field 604 records the telephone number transmitted from the terminal 30 to the terminal management server 20 . In the machine number column 605, the machine number transmitted from the terminal 30 to the terminal management server 20 is recorded. The serial number field 606 records the serial number transmitted from the terminal 30 to the terminal management server 20 . A patient ID read from the patient information management table of the patient information management server 10 is recorded in the patient management ID column 607 . A medical device ID read from the patient information management table of the patient information management server 10 is recorded in the medical device ID column 608 . In the mask ID column 609, the mask ID read from the patient information management table of the patient information management server 10 is recorded. In the status column 610, the status indicating the registration status of the patient operating the terminal identified by the terminal ID in the system 1 is recorded as "official registration" or "temporary registration". In this way, the terminal management table 600 contains names, connection IDs, passwords, telephone numbers, machine numbers, serial numbers, patient management IDs, medical device IDs, mask IDs, and statuses. and are recorded in association with each other.

The medical device handling data 22c has handling information of a plurality of medical devices identified by the medical device IDs recorded in the terminal management table 22b. The medical device handling data 22c includes handling information regarding medical devices used by a plurality of patients. Each piece of medical device handling information is stored in the storage unit 22 in association with the patient management ID via the medical device ID recorded in the terminal management table 22b. Each of the plurality of pieces of medical device handling information includes, for example, device handling information using moving images and illustrations. The handling information of a medical device includes a general explanation of how to operate the medical device, etc., and does not include information specific to individual patients.

The mask etc. data 22d has handling information of equipment such as a mask identified by a mask etc. ID recorded in the terminal management table 22b. The mask data 22d includes handling information of equipment such as masks used by a plurality of patients. Each piece of handling information for equipment such as a mask is stored in the storage unit 22 in association with the patient management ID recorded in the terminal management table 22b via the medical device ID recorded in the terminal management table 22b. The handling information of equipment such as a mask includes the structure, size, material, conditions of use, operation method, etc. of the mask selected for each patient, and thus has information unique to the patient. For example, in CPAP therapy it is important to fit the mask correctly on the patient's face. For this purpose, it is preferable to wear the mask so that it is evenly applied to the patient's face, and that the patient breathes so that no air escapes between the mask and the surface of the face. In particular, it is preferable that the mask can be worn correctly on the face while the patient is asleep. The handling information for equipment such as a mask includes useful information from this point of view when a patient handles a mask.

Guidance data 22e has a plurality of pieces of guidance information to be transmitted to a patient who has started home therapy. Guidance information is generated for each of the medical devices. Each piece of guidance information is identified by a medical device ID recorded in the terminal management table 22b. The terminal management server 20 sends to the terminal 30 a guidance mail containing guidance information for guiding the patient, who has started home therapy, to problems expected when the patient uses the medical device and how to deal with the problem. . Instructional information does not include patient-specific information. The instruction mail is sent from the terminal management server 20 to the patient having the patient management ID associated with the medical device ID, for example, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 7 days after the start of the home therapy. Sent in 21 days. For example, the patient's e-mail address is recorded in the terminal management table 22b in association with the patient ID.

The FAQ data 22f has main question items and answer information (hereinafter simply referred to as FAQ information) regarding CPAP treatment. The FAQ information includes information on general CPAP treatment and/or main question items and answer information supervised and created by a doctor for each medical device used in CPAP treatment. FAQ information does not contain patient-specific information.

The medical device handling data, mask data, guidance data, and FAQ data may be stored in a storage device other than the terminal management server. For example, these data may be stored in the patient information management server 10 or other databases.

The display unit 23 is controlled by the processing unit 21 and can display various information associated with the operation of the terminal management server 20 . As the display unit 23, for example, a liquid crystal display can be used.

The operation unit 24 is operated by the administrator of the server to input operations. A keyboard and a mouse, for example, can be used as the operation unit 24 .

The communication unit 25 transmits and receives information to and from the terminal 30 or the patient information management server 10 via the network N. The processing unit 21 performs various processes based on information received using the communication unit 25 . In addition, the processing unit 21 uses the communication unit 25 to transmit the results of performing various processes. The communication unit 25 can have a communication circuit and a communication line for transmitting and receiving.

Details of the operation of the terminal management server 20 will be described later in the description of the operation of the system 1 .

Next, the terminal 30 will be described below.

The terminal 30 has a processing unit 31 , a storage unit 32 , a display unit 33 , an operation unit 34 and a communication unit 35 .

The processing unit 31 has one or more processors and peripheral circuits. The processing unit 31 performs control of each hardware component of the terminal 30 and various types of processing according to a predetermined computer program stored in advance in the storage unit 32, and stores data generated during the processing for temporary storage. Part 22 is used. Also, each function of the processing unit 31 may be implemented in the terminal 30 as a separate circuit.

The storage unit 32 may have semiconductor memory such as random access memory (RAM) or read only memory (ROM), magnetic disk, or flash memory. The storage unit 32 may have a drive capable of reading a storage medium that non-temporarily stores a predetermined computer program.

The display unit 33 is controlled by the processing unit 31 and can display various information associated with the operation of the terminal 30 . As the display unit 33, for example, a liquid crystal display can be used.

The operation unit 34 can be operated by the patient to input operations. The terminal 30 can use, for example, a touch panel integrated with the display unit 33 as the operation unit 34 .

The communication unit 35 transmits and receives information to and from the terminal management server 20 via the network N using wireless communication. The communication unit 35 is connected to the network N via a base station in compliance with a predetermined wireless communication standard such as 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) or LTE (Long Term Evolution). Also, the communication unit 35 may be connected to the network N using a wireless LAN. The communication unit 35 can have a communication circuit and an antenna for wireless transmission and reception. The processing unit 31 performs various processes based on information received using the communication unit 35 . In addition, the processing unit 31 uses the communication unit 35 to transmit the results of performing various processes.

The customer management server 40 refers to the patient information management table of the patient information management server 10 to manage the consumables used in the medical equipment used by each patient for home therapy. A notification of replacement is sent to the terminal 30 via the terminal management server 20 . The customer management server 40, for example, generates guide information for replenishing consumables of medical equipment used by a patient after one month, two months, three months, and twelve months after starting home therapy. and transmits it to the terminal 30 via the terminal management server 20 . The guidance information generated by the customer management server 40 is information about consumables of medical equipment used by the patient, and therefore includes information unique to the patient.

The medical information management server 50 stores operation information of medical equipment used by each patient for home therapy. The medical information management server 50 also stores medical information at the patient's hospital. The medical information management server 50 analyzes and outputs operation information and medical care information of medical devices, thereby assisting medical personnel in treating patients.

The medical information management server 50 also manages hospital visit information together with the patient's medical information, and transmits the patient's next hospital visit schedule information to the terminal 30 via the terminal management server 20 . The hospital visit schedule information is an example of information including patient-specific information.

The operation information of the patient's medical device, the medical treatment information, and the hospital visit information managed by the medical information management server 50 include patient-specific information.

The operation of the system 1 when a patient is enrolled in the system 1 will now be described with reference to FIGS. 7-9.

7 and 9 are sequence diagrams explaining the operation of the system 1, and FIG. 8 is a flow chart explaining the operation of the terminal management server 20. FIG.

First, in step S701, the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 receives the telephone number of the patient, the machine number of the medical device used by the patient for home therapy, and the serial number through the operation of the operation unit 34 by the patient. The processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 receives the telephone number of the patient, the machine number and serial number of the medical device used by the patient for home therapy, and the system of the terminal 30 using the communication unit 35 by the operation of the operation unit 34 by the patient. 1 to the terminal management server 20 via the network N. The patient's phone number, the machine number of the medical device that the patient uses for home therapy, and the serial number are examples of authentication information for determining whether or not to register the patient in the system 1 . The authentication information preferably includes patient-related information and medical device-related information. In addition, in this specification, the patient's telephone number, the machine number of the medical device used by the patient in home therapy, and the serial number are examples of information that identifies the patient and information that identifies the treatment information of the patient's home therapy. be. As for the authentication information, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 selects only the information on the medical device associated with the acquired authentication information from among the information on a plurality of medical devices including devices other than the medical device used by the patient. It is also used to provide for

Next, in step S703, the terminal management server 20 receives the patient's telephone number, the machine number of the medical device used by the patient for home therapy, the serial number, and a registration request.

Next, in step S<b>705 , the terminal management server 20 performs determination processing of a registration request for the terminal 30 . The determination processing of this terminal management server 20 will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S801, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 uses the communication unit 25 to transmit a transmission request requesting transmission of the patient information management table to the patient information management server 10 via the network N. . Upon receiving the transmission request, the processing unit 11 of the patient information management server 10 transmits the patient information management table read from the storage unit 12 to the terminal management server 20 via the network N using the communication unit 15 . The terminal management server 20 receives the patient information management table. Note that the processing unit 21 does not need to receive the patient information management table from the patient information management server 10 for each registration request determination process of the terminal 30 . For example, the processing unit 21 may receive the patient information management table from the patient information management server 10 at predetermined intervals, for example, once a day.

Next, in step S803, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 refers to the received patient information management table, and confirms that the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 are the same patient management table. It is determined whether or not it is recorded in association with the ID. Specifically, the processing unit 21 refers to the patient information management table, and if the telephone number associated with one patient management ID matches the telephone number received from the terminal 30, The machine number associated with the ID matches the machine number received from the terminal 30, and the serial number associated with the patient management ID matches the serial number received from the terminal 30. Determine whether or not

If the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 are recorded in association with the same patient management ID in the patient information management table (step S803-Yes), the processing of the terminal management server 20 The unit 21 permits official registration of the patient operating the terminal 30 to the system 1 and generates a connection ID.

On the other hand, if the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 are not recorded in association with the same patient management ID in the patient information management table (step S803-No), the terminal management server 20 The processing unit 21 determines whether the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 have a predetermined number of characters, and whether the machine number received from the terminal 30 has a predetermined character string pattern. (step S807). Here, all telephone numbers recorded in the patient information management table have the same number of characters, all machine numbers recorded in the patient information management table have the same number of characters, and Assume that all serial numbers recorded in have the same number of characters. Specifically, the processing unit 21 determines whether the telephone number received from the terminal 30 has the same number of characters as the telephone number recorded in the patient information management table. The processing unit 21 also determines whether the machine number received from the terminal 30 has the same number of characters as the machine number recorded in the patient information management table. The processing unit 21 also determines whether the serial number received from the terminal 30 has the same number of characters as the serial number recorded in the patient information management table. Furthermore, the processing unit 21 arranges the machine number received from the terminal 30 in a predetermined order with a predetermined number of characters of the same type as the machine number recorded in the patient information management table. It is determined whether or not there is a specified character pattern. In the patient information management table, the machine number associated with one medical device ID has a character pattern in which, for example, a plurality of alphabetic characters and a plurality of numbers are arranged in a predetermined order. Machine numbers associated with different medical device IDs have different character patterns. The processing unit 21 determines whether the machine number received from the terminal 30 has any character pattern of the machine number recorded in the patient information management table. The serial number may also have a character pattern in which a predetermined number of characters of a predetermined type are arranged in a predetermined order. In this case, the processing unit 21 determines whether or not the serial number received from the terminal 30 has the character pattern of the serial number recorded in the patient information management table.

Any device in which the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 have a predetermined number of characters, and the machine number received from the terminal 30 is recorded in the patient information management table. If there is a character pattern of the machine number (step S807-Yes), the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 permits temporary registration of the patient operating the terminal 30 to the system 1, and generates a terminal ID and a connection ID. do. The condition for comparing the machine number received from the terminal 30 and the machine number recorded in the patient information management table is an example, and other conditions may be used for comparison. For example, the processing unit 21 may determine whether the machine number received from the terminal 30 is within a predetermined numerical range including the machine number recorded in the patient information management table. The determination condition for permitting provisional registration of the patient operating the terminal 30 of the processing unit 21 to the system 1 may be based on conditions other than the number of characters or the character string pattern described above.

When the patient uses the terminal 30 to send the phone number, machine number, and serial number, there are cases where any of the information is entered incorrectly. In the system 1, even in such a case, if it can be confirmed that the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 satisfy predetermined conditions, registration in the system is originally permitted. Since it is presumed that the patient is a patient who should be treated, provisional registration of the patient in the system 1 is allowed, and information about the medical device that does not include patient-specific information is provided so that the patient can operate the medical device correctly. and assist in getting into the habit of using the device quickly. However, provision of information on medical equipment, including patient-specific information, is permitted only after official registration in the system 1 is made. In addition, the information provided to patients who are allowed to be provisionally registered should be limited to the information provided to patients who are officially registered, and information that can identify the patient (information unique to the patient) There are no restrictions on what information you do not include. In addition, the information provided to patients who are permitted to be provisionally registered only needs to be limited to the information provided to patients who are officially registered. may be provided to pre-enrolled patients. For example, the patient identification information (eg, telephone number) and device identification information (eg, machine number) received from the terminal 30 satisfy the first condition, and the case where the first device identification information (eg, device number) received from the terminal 30 satisfies the first condition. Machine number) and second device identification information (e.g., serial number) meet the second condition, and depending on whether both conditions are met, the temporary registration status is set to three. It can be set in stages. In this case, the first condition is that the patient can be presumed to be a patient who should be permitted to be registered in the system, based on the personal information of the patient who should be permitted to be registered in the system. is preferred. The second condition is preferably a condition that allows it to be presumed that the patient should be permitted to be registered in the system, based on the information about the medical equipment that the patient uses at home. The extent to which the information provided to patients who are allowed to be provisionally enrolled is limited to the information provided to patients who are officially enrolled is when only the first condition is met and when only the second condition is met. You may decide according to a case and a case where both conditions are satisfy|filled.

On the other hand, the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 have a predetermined number of characters, and the machine number received from the terminal 30 is recorded in the patient information management table. If the terminal management server 20 does not have the character pattern of the serial number (step S807-No), the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 determines not to permit registration of the terminal 30 in the system 1 (step S811). The above is the description of step S705.

Next, in step S707, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 sends a determination result including any information of "official registration", "temporary registration", or whether any registration is not permitted to the terminal. 30 via network N.

Next, in step S709, the terminal 30 receives the determination result, and displays on the display unit 33 any information of "main registration", "temporary registration", or whether any registration is not permitted. may be displayed. The patient can see the determination result displayed on the display unit 33 and recognize whether or not the registration is possible. As a result, when the determination result that no registration is permitted is displayed, it is possible to prompt the patient to confirm the telephone number, machine number, and serial number.

If no enrollments were granted for the patient, the enrollment process ends.

On the other hand, when the patient is permitted to perform "main registration" or "temporary registration", the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 uses the communication unit 25 to transmit the connection ID in step S901. At the same time, a password request is sent to the terminal 30 via the network N to request the terminal management server 20 to send a password to be used when connecting to the system 1 .

Next, in step S903, the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 receives the connection ID and the password request using the communication unit 35, stores the connection ID in the storage unit 32, and issues an input request for password input. Displayed on the display unit 33 . The patient who sees the display on the display unit 33 operates the operation unit 34 and inputs the password. Processing unit 31 stores the input password in storage unit 32 .

In step S905, the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 uses the communication unit 35 to transmit the password to the terminal management server 20 via the network N. FIG.

Next, in step S907, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 receives the password. In addition, when the received password does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the processing unit 21 may transmit the password request to the terminal 30 via the network N again.

Next, in step S909, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 associates the connection ID, the password, the telephone number received from the terminal 30, the machine number, and the serial number, and stores them in the terminal management table 22b. Record. In addition, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 records the patient's status of "official registration" or "temporary registration" in the status column of the terminal management table 22b in association with the connection ID. In this specification, the main registration or provisional registration of a patient identified by the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 as a user of the system 1 means that the status column of the terminal management table 22b indicates that the patient This is executed by recording the status of "official registration" or "provisional registration".

Then, the processing unit 21 refers to the patient information management table, reads the patient management ID associated with the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30, and reads the patient management ID in the terminal management table 22b. Record in the management ID column.

Further, when "main registration" is recorded in the status column of the terminal management table 22b, the processing unit 21 refers to the patient information management table to obtain the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30. The associated medical device ID and mask ID are read and recorded in the medical device ID column and the mask ID column of the terminal management table 22b.

On the other hand, when "temporary registration" is recorded in the status column of the terminal management table 22b, the processing unit 21 refers to the machine number management table and registers a character pattern that matches the character pattern of the machine number received from the terminal 30. is read and recorded in the medical device ID column of the terminal management table 22b. The storage unit 22 of the terminal management server 20 stores a machine number management table in which machine numbers and medical device IDs are associated.

Then, the processing unit 21 erases the patient information management table. When the patient information management table is read from the patient management server 10 at predetermined intervals, the patient information management table is deleted based on the intervals.

After that, the terminal 30 of the patient who has been permitted to "mainly register" or "temporarily register" with the system 1 connects to the terminal management server 20 using the terminal ID and password to provide information on medical equipment. be able to receive.

When it is determined not to permit the registration of the terminal 30 in the system 1 (step S811), the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 performs the processes after step S801 at a predetermined cycle, for example, once a day. repeat. This is because the patient may use the terminal 30 to perform registration processing in the system 1 before completing the recording of the patient information in the patient information management table stored in the storage unit 12 of the patient information management server 10. It is from. In this case, even if the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 are correct, the registration of the terminal 30 to the system 1 is not completed because the patient information has not been recorded in the patient information management table. Not allowed. Note that the predetermined period is not limited to the example described above. For example, the predetermined period may be a yearly, weekly, or hourly period. The prescribed cycle may be once every hour to several days, preferably once every half day to every two days.

Therefore, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 repeats the determination described above at a predetermined cycle even if it is decided not to permit the registration of the terminal 30 to the system 1 . Then, if the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 are recorded in association with the same patient management ID (step S803-Yes), in the process corresponding to step S805, the process The unit 21 records, in the patient management ID column of the patient information management table, the patient management ID that matches the telephone number, machine number, and serial number received from the terminal 30 . In addition, the processing unit 21 changes the status column associated with the patient management ID in which temporary registration is recorded in the status column from "temporary registration" to "main registration". The terminal ID and connection ID that were generated when the provisional registration was made are used as they are.

Further, when the temporary registration state continues for a predetermined period of time, for example, one month or longer, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 confirms the telephone number, machine number, and serial number of the terminal 30. may be transmitted to the terminal 30 via the network N using the communication unit 25 . Upon receiving the confirmation request, the terminal 30 displays confirmation of the telephone number, machine number, and serial number on the display unit 33 of the terminal 30, and notifies the patient of the confirmation of the information. .

The above is the description of the operation of the system 1 when the terminal 30 is registered in order for the patient to use the system 1 .

Next, the operation of the system 1 when a patient who has been "officially registered" with the system 1 uses the terminal 30 to view information on medical equipment will be described below with reference to FIG. .

First, in step S1001, the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 is operated by the patient to transmit a connection ID, a password, and a connection request requesting connection to the system 1 via the network N using the communication unit 35. Send to the terminal management server 20 . The connection ID and password are examples of authentication information for determining whether the patient is registered in the system 1 or not.

Next, in step S1003, the terminal management server 20 receives the connection ID, password and connection request. Then, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 refers to the terminal management table 22b stored in the storage unit 22 to determine whether the received connection ID and password are recorded in association with the terminal management table 22b. That is, it is determined whether or not the patient who operates the terminal 30 is registered in the system 1 . Here, it is assumed that the received connection ID and password are recorded in association with the terminal management table 22b. If the terminal ID associated with the received connection ID and password is not recorded in the terminal management table 22b, the processing unit 21 does not permit the connection of the terminal 30 to the system 1 .

Next, in step S1005, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 generates display screen information to be displayed on the display unit 33 of the terminal 30, and uses the communication unit 25 to transmit the information to the terminal 30 via the network N. do.

Next, in step S<b>1007 , the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 receives the display screen information using the communication unit 35 , generates an image based on the display screen information, and displays the image on the display unit 33 . FIG. 11 shows an image 1100 displayed on the display unit 33. As shown in FIG. An image 1100 includes a button 1101 operated to view information on medical equipment and a button 1102 operated to view FAQs regarding CPAP therapy. Here, it is assumed that the patient operates the button 1101 using the operation unit 34 of the terminal 30 in order to view information on medical equipment.

Next, in step S<b>1009 , the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 uses the communication unit 35 to transmit a viewing request requesting viewing of information on the medical device to the terminal management server 20 via the network N.

Next, in step S1011, the terminal management server 20 receives a viewing request requesting viewing of information on medical devices. The processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 refers to the terminal management table 22b stored in the storage unit 22, and acquires the status "official registration" associated with the received connection ID and password. When the status is "officially registered", it is permitted to transmit to the terminal 30 the handling information of medical devices that do not include patient-specific information and the handling information of equipment such as masks that include patient-specific information. be.

Next, in step S1013, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 generates selection screen information that enables selection of browsing of handling information of medical equipment and handling information of equipment such as a mask, and uses the communication unit 25 to It transmits to the terminal 30 via the network N.

Next, in step S<b>1015 , the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 receives the selection screen information using the communication unit 35 , generates an image based on the selection screen information, and displays the image on the display unit 33 . FIG. 12 shows an image 1200 displayed on the display section 33. As shown in FIG. The image 1200 includes a button 1201 operated to browse handling information of medical equipment and a button 1202 operated to browse handling information of equipment such as a mask. Here, it is assumed that the patient operates the button 1202 using the operation unit 34 of the terminal 30 in order to browse the handling information of the equipment such as the mask.

Next, in step S<b>1017 , the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 uses the communication unit 35 to transmit a viewing request requesting viewing of handling information of equipment such as a mask to the terminal management server 20 via the network N. .

Next, in step S<b>1019 , the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 uses the communication unit 25 to receive a viewing request requesting viewing of handling information of equipment such as a mask.

Next, in step S1021, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 refers to the terminal management table 22b stored in the storage unit 22, and acquires an ID such as a mask associated with the received connection ID and password. do. Then, the processing unit 21 reads the handling information of the equipment such as the mask associated with the mask ID from the mask etc. data 22 d stored in the storage unit 22 . The processing unit 21 uses the communication unit 25 to transmit the handling information of the equipment such as the mask to the terminal 30 via the network N. FIG.

Next, in step S<b>1023 , the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 uses the communication unit 35 to receive the handling information of the equipment such as the mask, and displays it on the display unit 33 . The patient can obtain desired information by browsing the handling information of the equipment such as the mask displayed on the display unit 30 .

Next, the operation of the system 1 when a patient who has "provisionally registered" with the system 1 browses information on medical equipment using the terminal 30 will be described below with reference to FIG. do.

First, in step S1301, the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 is operated by the patient to transmit a connection ID, a password, and a connection request requesting connection to the system 1 via the network N using the communication unit 35. Send to the terminal management server 20 .

Next, in step S1303, the terminal management server 20 receives the connection ID, password and connection request. Then, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 refers to the terminal management table 22b stored in the storage unit 22 to determine whether the received connection ID and password are recorded in association with the terminal management table 22b. judge. Here, it is assumed that the received connection ID and password are recorded in association with the terminal management table 22b.

Next, in step S1305, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 generates display screen information to be displayed on the display unit 33 of the terminal 30, and uses the communication unit 25 to transmit the information to the terminal 30 via the network N. do.

Next, in step S<b>1307 , the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 receives the display screen information using the communication unit 35 , generates an image based on the display screen information, and displays the image on the display unit 33 . FIG. 11 shows an image 1100 displayed on the display unit 33. As shown in FIG. An image 1100 includes a button 1101 operated to view information on medical equipment and a button 1102 operated to view FAQs regarding CPAP therapy. Here, it is assumed that the patient operates the button 1101 using the operation unit 34 of the terminal 30 in order to view information on medical equipment.

Next, in step S<b>1309 , the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 uses the communication unit 35 to transmit a viewing request requesting viewing of information on the medical device to the terminal management server 20 via the network N.

Next, in step S1311, the terminal management server 20 receives a viewing request requesting viewing of medical device information. The processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 refers to the terminal management table 22b stored in the storage unit 22, and acquires the status "temporary registration" associated with the received connection ID and password. When the status is "temporary registration", transmission of handling information of medical equipment that does not contain patient-specific information to the terminal 30 is permitted, but handling information such as a mask that contains patient-specific information is permitted. Transmission is not allowed.

Next, in step S1313, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 generates selection screen information in which viewing of handling information of medical devices is selectable, but viewing of handling information of masks and the like is not selectable. It transmits to the terminal 30 via the network N using the unit 25 .

Next, in step S<b>1315 , the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 receives the selection screen information using the communication unit 35 , generates an image based on the selection screen information, and displays the image on the display unit 33 . FIG. 14 shows an image 1400 displayed on the display section 33. As shown in FIG. In the image 1400, a button 1401 operated to view handling information on medical equipment is displayed in an operable manner, but a button 1402 for viewing handling information on masks and the like is not displayed to be operable. so the patient knows they can't see it. It is assumed that the patient operates the button 1401 using the operation unit 34 of the terminal 30 in order to browse the handling information of the medical device.

Next, in step S<b>1317 , the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 uses the communication unit 35 to transmit a viewing request requesting viewing of the handling information of the medical device to the terminal management server 20 via the network N.

Next, in step S<b>1319 , the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 uses the communication unit 25 to receive a viewing request for viewing the handling information of the medical device.

Next, in step S1321, the processing unit 21 of the terminal management server 20 refers to the terminal management table 22b stored in the storage unit 22, and acquires the medical device ID associated with the received connection ID and password. do. Then, the processing unit 21 reads the handling information of the medical device associated with the acquired medical device ID from the medical device handling data 22 c stored in the storage unit 22 . The processing unit 21 uses the communication unit 25 to transmit the handling information of the medical device to the terminal 30 via the network N. FIG.

Next, in step S<b>1323 , the processing unit 31 of the terminal 30 uses the communication unit 35 to receive the handling information of the medical device and display it on the display unit 33 . A patient can obtain desired information by browsing the handling information of the medical device displayed on the display unit 30 .

In the above description, the patient operates the button 1101 operated to browse the information of the medical equipment on the screen display shown in FIG. You may operate the button 1102 operated by . In this case, the terminal management server 20 refers to the terminal management table 22b, acquires the medical device ID associated with the received connection ID and password, and stores the FAQ information associated with the medical device ID in the storage unit. 22 is read from the FAQ data 22f and transmitted to the terminal 30. FIG. The patient can view the FAQ regarding CPAP therapy displayed on the terminal 30 to resolve any questions. The FAQ information may include information about CPAP therapy in general, in addition to information about the medical device associated with the medical device ID.

According to the system of the present embodiment described above, registration in the system is permitted only for patients receiving home therapy using medical equipment. In addition, according to the system, among the different medical devices used by multiple patients, only information on medical devices used for home therapy is provided to the patient who requests to view information on medical devices. erroneous viewing of medical device information is prevented. This can prevent incorrect use of the medical device. In addition, according to the system, information on medical equipment, including information unique to patients, is kept confidential from third parties, and information on the medical equipment is disclosed to patients receiving home therapy using medical equipment. can provide.

In the present invention, the server, system, terminal, and method for permitting registration in the system for users who receive home therapy using the medical equipment of the above-described embodiments can be changed as appropriate without departing from the gist of the present invention. is.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, a patient is registered in the system by recording the main registration or provisional registration in the status column of the terminal management table 22b stored in the memory of the terminal management server. is not limited to For example, registration of a patient in the system may be performed by recording actual registration or provisional registration in the status column of the terminal management table 22b stored in a database different from the terminal management server.

Also, although only one terminal is shown in the above-described embodiments, it goes without saying that the system may have a plurality of terminals.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the terminal is registered in the system, a telephone number as patient identification information for identifying a patient, a machine number and a serial number as equipment identification information for identifying a medical device, Although the information is transmitted to the terminal management server, the terminal may transmit either one of the machine number and the serial number to the terminal management server for registration in the system.

Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the patient uses the terminal to transmit the authentication information to the terminal management server via the network. The patient may operate the operation unit of the terminal management server to input the authentication information to the terminal management server. In addition, the terminal management server may output information on the medical device used by the patient using a display unit, a printing device, or the like, and provide the information to the patient.

1 system 10 patient information management server 11 processing unit 12 storage unit 12a computer program 12b patient information management table 13 display unit 14 operation unit 15 communication unit 20 terminal management server 21 processing unit 22 storage unit 22a computer program 22b terminal management table 22c medical device Handling data 22d Mask data 22e Guidance data 22f FAQ data 23 Display unit 24 Operation unit 25 Communication unit 30 Terminal 31 Processing unit 32 Storage unit 33 Display unit 34 Operation unit 35 Communication unit 40 Customer management server 50 Medical information management server N Network

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A medical server that registers the patient in a medical system that provides information about the medical device to a patient receiving home therapy using the medical device,
a communications department;
using the communication unit to receive, from the terminal, patient identification information about the patient and device identification information about the medical device that identify the patient and home therapy treatment information for the patient; determining whether or not the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table with reference to a management table in which the information is recorded in association; When it is determined that the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table, the information regarding the medical device including the patient information is transmitted to the terminal. a processing unit that allows
medical server. The medical server according to claim 1, wherein the communication unit receives first device identification information and second device identification information from the terminal as the device identification information. When the processing unit determines that the received patient identification information, the received first device identification information, and the received second device identification information are not recorded in association with the management table, the received patient identification information and the received first device identification information satisfy a first condition, and at least one of the received first device identification information and the received second device identification information satisfies a second condition determined, and if both conditions are satisfied, than when it is determined that the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in the terminal in association with the management table 3. The medical server of claim 2, allowing transmission of information about the medical device, including restricted information of the patient. the first condition is that the received patient identification information and the received first device identification information have a predetermined number of characters;
the second condition is that the received first device identification information or second device identification information has a character pattern in which a predetermined number of characters of a predetermined type are arranged in a predetermined order;
When both the conditions are satisfied, the processing unit provides information about the medical device identified by the received first device identification information or second device identification information that satisfies the second condition, Transmitting information about the medical device including information of the patient that is more restricted than when it is determined that the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table. 4. The medical server according to claim 3, which allows When the processing unit determines that the received first device identification information and second device identification information are not recorded in association with the management table, the processing unit refers to the management table at a predetermined cycle, Determining whether the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are associated and registered;
The medical server according to any one of claims 2 to 4, comprising: The medical server according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the medical device is a positive pressure artificial respiration support device, an oxygen concentrator, or an artificial respiration device. The medical device is a positive pressure artificial respiration assisting device or a respirator, and the information about the medical device including the patient information is handling information of the medical device, information about equipment worn by the patient, or information relating to the treatment of the patient with the medical device; or
The medical device is an oxygen concentrator, and the information on the medical device including the information on the patient is handling information on the medical device, information on equipment worn by the patient, or 7. The medical server according to claim 6, wherein the information is related to patient treatment. A medical system for providing information about a medical device to a patient receiving home therapy using the medical device,
a terminal that transmits patient identification information about the patient and device identification information about the medical device that identifies the patient and home therapy treatment information for the patient;
a communications department;
Using the communication unit, receiving the patient identification information and the device identification information from the terminal, referring to a management table in which the patient identification information and the device identification information are associated and recorded, determining whether or not the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table, and the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are associated with the management table a processing unit that permits transmission of information about the medical device, including information about the patient, to the terminal when it is determined that the medical device has been recorded;
a medical server having
A medical system comprising A terminal for registering the patient in a medical system that provides information on the medical device to a patient receiving home therapy using the medical device,
The terminal transmits the patient identification information about the patient and the device identification information about the medical device that identify the patient and home therapy treatment information for the patient, and transmits the patient identification information and the device identification information about the medical device from the terminal. receiving the device identification information, referring to a management table in which the patient identification information and the device identification information are recorded in association with each other, and the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are stored in the management table; and if it is determined that the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table, to the terminal , to a medical server that allows to transmit information about said medical device, including information of said patient. A method of enrolling a patient receiving home therapy with a medical device in a medical system that provides information about the medical device, comprising:
a terminal transmitting to a medical server patient identification information about the patient and device identification information about the medical device that identifies the patient and home therapy treatment information for the patient;
The medical server receives the patient identification information and the device identification information from the terminal, refers to a management table in which the patient identification information and the device identification information are recorded in association with each other, and refers to the received Determining whether the patient identification information and the received device identification information are recorded in association with the management table, and determining whether the received patient identification information and the received device identification information are associated with the management table permitting transmission of information about the medical device, including the patient information, to the terminal if it is determined that the information is recorded by
method including.

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