WO2009077963A2 - Identification d'urgence - Google Patents
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- G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
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- G16H10/00—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data
- G16H10/60—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
- G16H10/65—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records stored on portable record carriers, e.g. on smartcards, RFID tags or CD
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- G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
- G16H10/00—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data
- G16H10/60—ICT 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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- G—PHYSICS
- G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
- G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
- G16H80/00—ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring
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- This invention relates to emergency identification.
- the invention relates to a method of providing medical information of a person to an interested party, to a medical information server, and to a medical identification accessory.
- a method of providing medical information of a person to an interested party includes receiving from the interested party a first data message containing a unique identification code associated with the person; accessing a database to retrieve a first set of medical information associated with the unique identification code; transmitting a second data message containing the first set of medical information to the interested party.
- Receiving a first data message may include any one of receiving a data message containing the unique identification code as part of the data message via a mobile communication network and receiving a voice message containing the unique identification code.
- Receiving a first data message may include receiving a short message service (SMS) message via a dedicated SMS contact number.
- SMS short message service
- the SMS number may be a number that is shorter than a normal mobile telephone number, or may be a dedicated emergency number.
- the unique identification code may be in the form of any one or both of a set of numerals and a set of alphabetical characters.
- the unique identification code may be an identification number of a person.
- the first set of medical information may comprise emergency medical information, which is relevant to a life-threatening emergency.
- the first set of medical information may comprise any one, or more of: a person's identification number, such as a social security number, to validate the record enquiry; a person's name; - a person's primary emergency contact details; a person's medical aid or insurance status (if any); a person's blood type; a person's allergies; a person's current medical condition (summary); and - a person's current medication usage.
- a person's identification number such as a social security number
- the first set of medical information need not be limited to the above.
- the method may include the prior step of storing the first set of medical information on a database.
- the first set of medical information may be indexed to the unique identification code.
- Transmitting a second data message may include any one of transmitting a data message containing the first set of medical information as part of the data message via a mobile communication network, and providing the first set of medical information in a voice message to an interested party. It is to be appreciated that the steps of receiving a voice message and transmitting a voice message may be performed orally by a person or by means of an automated voice user interface.
- the method may include receiving authentication details of an interested party to authenticate the interested party as a predefined user of the database.
- the method may include the prior step of registering an interested party as a user on the database and providing authentication details to the interested party.
- the authentication details may be in the form of a username and password combination.
- the method may include accessing the database to retrieve at least one further set of medical information.
- the further set of medical information may comprise further medical information, which may be needed in addition to information that is necessary in a life-threatening emergency.
- the at least one further set of medical information may comprise any one, or more of: a person's name; a person's residential address; - a person's identity or social security number; a person's passport number; a person's date of birth; a person's emergency contact person(s) details; a person's medical aid or insurance details; - a person's blood type; a person's allergies; a person's current medical condition(s); a person's current medication usage; a person's medical history; a person's general medical practitioner; and a person's photo image.
- the at least one further set of medical information is not limited to the above.
- the method may include the prior step of storing the at least one further set of medical information on the database.
- Any one of the first set of medical information and the at least one further set of medical information may be stored on the database manually following an oral interview during which the medical information of the member is accumulated.
- Any one of the first set of medical information and the at least one further set of medical information may be stored on the database in an automated fashion via any one of a web interface and a wireless application protocol (WAP) interface, or the like.
- WAP wireless application protocol
- the method may include transmitting a further data message containing the at least one further set of medical information to the interested party.
- the at least one further set of medical information may be provided via a network such as the Internet to an interested party.
- the interested party may be a prior registered party to be able to access the at least one further set of medical information.
- the method may include the prior step of registering an interested party as a user on the database for accessing the at least one further set of medical information and providing authentication details to the interested party.
- the authentication details may be in the form of a username and password combination.
- the second data message may be in the form of any one of a short message service (SMS) message and a multi-media messaging service (MMS) message, or the like, carried by a global system for mobile communications (GSM) mobile communications network, or the like.
- SMS short message service
- MMS multi-media messaging service
- GSM global system for mobile communications
- the first set of medical information may be accessed without any authentication being required.
- the method may include the further step of transmitting a confirmation message to a person when the database is accessed, such as when medical information has been requested and delivered.
- the method may include logging database transaction information for audit purposes and making available database transaction information to a user.
- Receiving a data message may include receiving a data message being transmitted to a particular predefined contact address, such as an internet protocol (IP) address, a SMS number or a telephone number.
- IP internet protocol
- the method may include updating any one of the first set of medical information and the at least one further set of medical information on a regular basis.
- the method may include sending an information update request to a person as a reminder to update the medical information.
- the method may include sending quarterly reminders to a person to update the medical information.
- a medical information server which includes a mobile communications interface for receiving a data message originating from a mobile communications device; a database comprising any one or more of a first set of medical information and at least one further set of medical information for at least one person; index means by means of which an unique person identification code is indexed to any one of the first set of medical information and the at least one further set of medical information; and retrieval means for retrieving any one of the first set of medical information and the at least one further set of medical information by means of referencing the first set of medical information and the at least one further set of medical information with the unique person identification code.
- the mobile communications interface may be operable also to transmit a data message such as a first set of medical information to a mobile communications device.
- the medical information server may include a network interface, such as an internet interface to receive a request to provide any one of a first- and a further set of medical information from an interested party and to transmit any one of a first- and a further set of medical information to an interested party.
- a network interface such as an internet interface to receive a request to provide any one of a first- and a further set of medical information from an interested party and to transmit any one of a first- and a further set of medical information to an interested party.
- the mobile communications interface may be in the form of a
- GSM interface operable to communicate directly on a mobile communications network.
- the mobile communications network may be a mobile telephone network, which is in pubic use in the country in which the medical information server is to be implemented.
- a medical identification accessory which includes a body defining any one of a bracelet, an accessory lanyard and a motor vehicle windshield sticker; a unique identification code provided in a visible manner on the body, the unique identification code being associated with a set of medical records of a person; and securing means defined by the body of accessory to secure the accessory to any one of a wearer and to an accessory of a wearer.
- the accessory lanyard may be in the form of a mobile telephone lanyard or a key ring holder.
- the body of the accessory may be of a material that is waterproof.
- the body of the accessory may be of silicone.
- the body of the accessory may contain a fluorescing material, to be visible in the dark.
- Figure 1 shows a flow diagram of a method of loading medical information of a member in a database in accordance with a method of providing medical information of a member to an interested party
- Figure 2 shows a flow diagram of a method of maintaining medical information of a member in a database in accordance with a method of providing medical information of a member to an interested party;
- Figure 3 shows a flow diagram of a method of providing medical information of a member to an interested party
- Figure 4 shows a medical information server in accordance with the invention, in use
- Figure 5 shows a bracelet bearing a unique member identification code
- Figure 6 shows an accessory lanyard bearing a unique member identification code
- Figure 7 shows a motor vehicle windshield sticker bearing a unique member identification code.
- FIG. 1 a flow diagram of a method of loading medical information of a member in a database 10 is shown.
- a member subscribes to the service.
- a member receives a set of identification devices such as a bracelet, an accessory lanyard and a motor vehicle license sticker on which is displayed a unique identification code.
- Medical information, associated with the unique identification code can now be uploaded by means of an accredited service provider's internal network at 16 using information that was submitted during subscription at 12, via licensed client software allowing a registered interested party to upload the information via a public network at 18, or at 20 by a member via a website.
- the information from 16, 18 and 20 is stored on a database.
- a confirmation message that the medical information has been stored is sent to a member.
- the database transaction is logged in an activity tracking file.
- FIG. 2 a flow diagram of a method 30 of maintaining medical information of a member in a database is shown.
- a quarterly reminder is sent to a member to update the previously stored medical information.
- the information can be updated by the member by means of a contact through an accredited service provider at 38, by means of a web application available on the Internet at 40, or by means of a registered interested party such as a hospital, medical insurer or the like at 42.
- This step may alternatively to the step in 32 be initiated by a registered interested party requesting an update of the information at 34.
- the database is updated at 44, confirmation of the update is sent to the member at 46 and the database transaction is logged in an activity tracking file at 48.
- FIG. 3 a flow diagram of a method 50 of providing medical information of a member to an interested party is shown.
- an event occurs which necessitates the obtaining of emergency medical information of a member.
- the option is exercised to request the member's emergency information via SMS or otherwise.
- the first set of medical information could have been requested orally over a communications device such as an emergency radio at 60 or over landline telephone at 58.
- the first set of medical information is then also provided orally at 62 over the same voice communication channel used at 58 or 60. The method then proceeds at 66.
- the member's unique identification code is entered as part of the SMS message and the SMS is transmitted from any mobile communications device to a predefined emergency number at 56, being the front end of a medical information data base.
- a first set of emergency information is transmitted from the database to the mobile communications device from which the SMS originated.
- a confirmation message is transmitted to the member at 70, confirming that medical information has been requested and transmitted.
- the database transaction is logged in an activity tracking file.
- the member associated with the unique identification code is identified and the member's medical information is used to resolve the emergency.
- the medical information server 82 includes a database 84 containing medical information of its members.
- the information includes, but does not have to be limited to the following:
- the medical information server 82 further includes a mobile telephone interface 86, such as a GSM interface.
- the medical information server 82 is connectable to mobile telephone handsets 88, 90 via the mobile telephone network 92. In event of an emergency any one of the mobile telephones 88,
- the database 84 then supplies a subset of the above medical information in order to provide emergency medical information referred to as a first set of medical information.
- a computer 94 connectable via an internal network, a public network or the internet 96 can be used to access the at least one further set of medical information on the database 84.
- FIG 5 a fashionable, lightweight, glow-in-the-dark, waterproof and durable silicone bracelet 100 is shown with the necessary contact SMS number 102 of the mobile telephone interface 86 and the associated unique identification code 104 of the member clearly visible on the bracelet.
- FIG 6 a fashionable, lightweight, glow-in-the-dark, waterproof and durable silicone cellular phone lanyard 110 is shown with the necessary contact SMS number (not visible) of the mobile telephone interface 86 and the associated unique identification code 112 of the member clearly visible on the lanyard 110.
- a motor vehicle windshield sticker 120 is shown with a unique member identification code 122 visible on the back of the sticker. Other information (shown in broken line) may also be provided on the sticker.
- the inventor believes that the invention provides an easily accessible, yet private method of providing medical information to interested parties that may be assisting an unknown member in event of an emergency.
- the accessories on which the unique identification code can be displayed may be fashionable and easily recognisable in event of an emergency, such as the glow-in-the-dark accessories shown in the description.
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Abstract
Procédé permettant de fournir des informations médicales concernant une personne à une partie intéressée, ledit procédé comprenant la réception d'un premier message de données contenant un code d'identification unique associé à la personne provenant de la partie intéressée, l'accès à une base de données pour récupérer un premier ensemble d'informations médicales associées au code d'identification unique, la transmission d'un second message de données contenant le premier ensemble d'informations médicales à la partie intéressée.
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FR2989239A1 (fr) * | 2012-04-04 | 2013-10-11 | Code D Urgence | Procede de transmission de donnees concernant un individu a partir d'un signal emis par une balise sur un objet dudit individu, application et lecteur pour la mise en oeuvre dudit procede |
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