WO2004038604A1 - Nouveau procede de stockage de donnees - Google Patents

Nouveau procede de stockage de donnees Download PDF

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WO2004038604A1
WO2004038604A1 PCT/AU2003/001358 AU0301358W WO2004038604A1 WO 2004038604 A1 WO2004038604 A1 WO 2004038604A1 AU 0301358 W AU0301358 W AU 0301358W WO 2004038604 A1 WO2004038604 A1 WO 2004038604A1
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    • G16INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16HHEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H10/00ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data
    • G16H10/60ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records

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  • the present invention relates to the storage of files electronically. For convenience the invention will be described having regard to the medical field and the storage of medical files for patients .
  • Computers enable electronic storage of files relating to many different matters. For example Accountants utilise accounting software to store files on each client and to enable manipulation of data for a particular client. Likewise- other service based industries utilise computers and computer networks for storing files relating to various matters.
  • the present invention provides an alternative method for storing files on individuals by a service provider such as a medical practitioner.
  • the invention also has the advantage of ensuring maximum privacy for individual files and also enabling easy access to research data relating to information stored on a database.
  • a method for storing data comprising the steps of providing a database, storing data regarding a plurality of individuals on the database, whereby a plurality of personal files are established with each personal file having data relating to a service provider and data relating to a service provided to the individual by the service provider, storing data relating to at least one product used in the service provided by the service provider, storing a notification of consent for the provision of the service to the individual, whereby each personal file is accessible by the individual for that file by using a personal password and by the service provider for that individual by using a service provider password.
  • Research data relating to personal files may be able to be gathered using a research password by retrieving selected data relating to personal files, with the selected data excluding personal information relating to an individuals name and any other data which could identify the individual. It is preferred that the individuals are patients and the personal files are patient files.
  • the service provider is a medical practitioner such as a surgeon and that the service provided relates to a medical procedure. It is preferred that details of any manufacturer of any product used in the medical procedure is stored on the database in the file of the patient for which the product was used.
  • the method includes the step of retrieving the selected data and collating the selected data.
  • the selected data may include one or more of the following: manufacturer of one of more products, number of successful medical procedures, number of complaints after medical procedure, location/address where medical procedure carried out, name of medical practitioner, information about the patient including age, weight, prior medical history and any other factor which could be pertinent to the success of the procedure or otherwise.
  • the collating step may include the step of totalling the number of patients for a selected type of data.
  • the collating step may include making mathematical analysis of the selected data.
  • Mathematical analysis of the selected data may include calculating the average, standard deviation etc of sampled data.
  • the method includes the step of providing a website with the database accessible therefrom.
  • the website preferably includes a home page with menu options including new patient, existing patient, surgeon identification, research identification.
  • a patient may be able to establish a patient file by accessing the website and completing personal details in an electronic page questionnaire.
  • the patient is emailed a password after completing personal details in the questionnaire.
  • the method preferably includes the step of using computer software to control the website to issue a password to a new patient and email the password to the patient at their email address.
  • the method may include the step of receiving data relating to a patient and storing this in the patient file either from the medical practitioner for the patient or from the patient directly.
  • the method may include the step of retrieving patient files for a particular medical practitioner after receiving a request from the medical practitioner and receiving the medical practitioners password.
  • the method may include the step of periodically emailing from the website a questionnaire to a patient after the patient has undergone a medical procedure and receiving the completed questionnaire from the patient and recording the completed questionnaire in the patients file, the questionnaire relating to questions regarding patient well being as a result of the medical procedure they have received.
  • the method includes the step of storing patient files in folders relating to a particular region such as a country.
  • the method includes providing the research password to a controlling body of the service provider .
  • the method relates to a database for patients receiving plastic surgery and the supervising society is the Plastic Surgeons Society. It is preferred that each patient file is only accessible by the use of passwords given to an individual patient or a medical practitioner.
  • the database includes a research database containing research data which is in a collated form ready for access by a research organisation having the research password.
  • the website includes a research option as one of its menu items.
  • the method includes accessing research data by entering the website through the research data option and choosing from a number of options a sample of data to be collected from the database .
  • the present invention relates to breast implant surgery and the provision of a database which is accessible through an internet website.
  • a person wishing to have breast implant surgery is identified as a patient 9 who in an initial step accesses the database website referenced in step 10.
  • the home page of the database website provides an initial menu in step 11 which allows the ⁇ patient to select their country and language in step 12 and view options in step 13 in the language they have selected .
  • One of the options after step 13 is whether the patient is a new or existing patient.
  • step 15 the patient fills in particulars in fields provided following the selection of a new patient option.
  • the fields may be typical fields covering personal particulars of the patient or may be in a questionnaire type format .
  • the website advises the new patient that they must log off from the website and wait for receipt of a password which will be sent to them in step 16 by email.
  • step 17 Once the new patient has received their personal password they are then able to access the website as in step 17 and then select "existing patient" from the menu option provided and type in their password in step 18.
  • step 19 they are provided with an option of providing consent to store their personal particulars on the website database.
  • the patient has not yet undergone any surgery then it would be expected that their file would not contain any information about surgery having been completed. However the patient is able to access standard documentation relating to the breast implant surgery procedure so that they can fully understand the procedure involved and ask any questions . A further questionnaire may be provided at the end of this information so that the patient can assess their own understanding of the procedure they are about to undergo.
  • a patient may deal through a plastic surgeon. Prior to the operation the patient is given the opportunity to become a subscribed user of the site, so as to register their new device (breast implant) with the device registry at the website.
  • the patient provides all their personal particulars to the plastic surgeon who then accesses the website with their own personal password as shown in step 21, enters their password in step 22 and creates a new patient file with a patient ID or password.
  • the patient is advised of their password or alternatively the surgeon may ask the patient for their password if the patient has already accessed the website and received a password as in step 23.
  • the patient is given the option of entering preliminary information about themselves by accessing the website themselves or alternatively the surgeon can do all this for them.
  • the patient file when a patient file is created and stored at the website, information stored at that time is date stamped. Any time additional information is added to the file this information is also date stamped and therefore stored on the patient's file in chronological order.
  • the patient file may be divided into separate sub files which can be separately accessible.
  • the patients file may include a complaints section and information in this section may be downloaded separately from other information on the patient file.
  • the patient's file may be divided into a number of different fields including data such as the product type, medical practitioners name, pharmaceutical substances used and any other information pertinent to the breast implant surgery procedure.
  • the patient file may include a list of possible problems including side effects so that a patient can tick an appropriate box in their patient file.
  • a particular number of boxes are ticked signifying a particular type of problem this may activate a prompt or flag for a surgeon to consult with the patient on whether action is necessary to overcome the problem.
  • the prompt or flag may be sent to a management centre of the website or may be sent directly to the surgeon by email for example.
  • the email may not necessarily include information about the prompt, but may merely advise the surgeon to access the patient's file for further information. If a prompt is acted on a patient will have the opportunity of indicating on their patient file that action has been taken to address the problem(s) . When this occurs the prompt can be turned off.
  • the prompt could be sent to a governing body of the plastic surgeon for appropriate follow-up.
  • a prompt may be sent to the manufacturer of the breast implant if particular problems are entered into a patient file which signify a need for action such as a removal of the breast implant .
  • information once entered into a patient file cannot be removed.
  • information stored on a patient file can only be removed if the patient and surgeon agree to the removal of such information.
  • the surgeon is able to enter the database website to add any information at any stage by entering their "password as in step 24 and also entering the patients particular ID or password.
  • the doctor collects all relevant data about the patient and the operation including specific implant or device information. This data is then input into the patients file on the website and submitted to the system.
  • surgeon may then add any particular details required about the patient such as any allergies to anesthetics. Accordingly prior to commencing surgery the surgeon may access the patients file and may record the details of any meeting with the patient as well as details of the surgery once completed. This occurs in step 25.
  • a patient can log onto the system and view information pertaining to the type of device they have in situ. They are given the ability to update their contact details on the site.
  • the surgeon would also enter details about the type of breast implant being used and any manufacturers details in step 26. At any time the patient is able to access their file and view any updates.
  • the website may intermittently email questionnaires to the patient to obtain feedback on the success of the surgery and identify any problems. This occurs in step 27.
  • the patient completes the questionnaire and emails this to the website which then stores this questionnaire in the patients file in step 29.
  • the questionnaire would relate to matters such as the patient's operation and would provide valuable information regarding the patient's satisfaction.
  • surgeon can access their own patient's records at any time.
  • a surgeon can add information regarding possible follow up operations done and a three month review.
  • the review would include complication details and surgeon comments as well.
  • Every four months the system will check for and delete information that links patients to a specific surgeon. Surgeons' will be given the chance to obtain this information before it is deleted from the system.
  • the data would be downloadable in a simple data base format . A surgeon has the choice to download this data off the website and store it in their own system. It is preferred that the data includes all relevant audit information and patient data.
  • product information includes procedural information.
  • a patient may be subjected to a new type of procedure and subsequent monitoring of the effects of this procedure can be monitored by storing data relating to this procedure on a patient file.
  • the new procedure may involve a new method for dealing with an aneurysm.
  • the surgeon is able to access the records of a patient to which they were not the primary treating surgeon. This is achieved by the patient having two passwords, a personnel password (which will allow the patient to log in and change their details) and an external password which can be divulged to the doctor so the doctor will have access to that patient's data as if they were their own patient.
  • the doctor will have access to that patient's records and will be able to add information to their profile.
  • This feature is useful where patient's change surgeons/doctors. Therefore details and device history will always be -stored by the system for that patient- although not always associating the patient with their surgeon.
  • the patient files may be divided into different accessible regions. These may include personal particulars which are only accessible by the patient and the surgeon and other particulars such as manufacturers product information, comments about the surgery performed as well as information about the surgeon. This information may be accessible by the Plastic Surgeon Society and in special circumstance may be accessible by manufacturers of products used in surgery.
  • manufacturers of devices such as breast implants may also be registered users of the above described system.
  • manufacturers will have the ability to record operation details associated with implant devices that they sell to surgeons.
  • a representative from a subscribing implant manufacturer will log onto the site and add entries to the system relating to a patient, surgeon, operation, implant/device as well as fee information.
  • an implant manufacturer will have access to statistics and information gathered from the analysis of the data in the system. It is preferred that details which are downloaded by manufacturers exclude personal details of patients such as names and addresses.
  • a governing body such as The Plastic Surgeons Society in step 30 may be provided with a research password which enables them to select a research option provided in the menu of the home page of the website and to enter the research password to review the different research data which is available at the website.
  • the website will typically provide data relating to aspects of the breast surgery such as whether the surgery was successful and any complaints received from the patients after the surgery. In addition any complaints will be able to be matched with particulars relating to the patient, but excluding their personal details which would enable them to be identified personally. In addition details of manufacturers of products used in the surgery such as the breast implants can be accessed to identify any trends as far as the success or otherwise of the surgery involving those products.
  • the website database has a research options page which is able to collate data dependant upon particular sample options available.
  • selected data may include the number of successful medical procedures, the number of complaints after procedures, the general location or address of patients experiencing problems after surgery, names of plastic surgeons associated with complaints received after surgery, etc .
  • relevant medical societies will be able to gain access to audit information for surgeons collectively registered with the system. This will provide them with useful and relevant statistics about the use of implants in a particular region such as Australasia. Medical societies will also be able to access patient profile information in a similar way as the surgeon by using the patient's external password. For instance this may occur if a patient contacts the society wanting to retrieve their device information because they cannot access the internet based system.
  • the software of the website may perform mathematical operations to calculate averages, standard deviations etc. to help identify any trends .
  • data may reveal that a particular breast implant is associated with many more complaints than those of another type of breast implant.
  • the research may find that a particular plastic surgeon may be associated with a greater number of complaints than an acceptable average.
  • Plastic Surgeons Society may be able to collate research data and in a preferred form be able to manipulate processing software to identify any particular pattern or trends which may indicate a problem or successful outcome which can be reported to all plastic surgeons so as to improve the overall service provided to patients .
  • This procedure is effectively contracted out to a website database which is able to gather and store all relevant patient information and in addition provide an easy method for researching any aspect of plastic surgery for a patient to enhance quality and safety for patients.

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L'invention concerne un procédé de stockage de données qui comprend les étapes consistant: à utiliser une base de données; à stocker des données concernant une pluralité d'individus sur la base de données, une pluralité de fichiers personnels étant établis comme ayant des données associées à un fournisseur de services et des données associées à un service fourni à l'individu par le fournisseur de services; à stocker des données concernant au moins un produit utilisé dans le service fourni par le fournisseur de services; à stocker une notification de consentement pour la fourniture du service à l'individu, chaque fichier personnel étant accessible par l'individu et par le fournisseur de services au moyen d'un mot de passe qui leur est propre.
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