WO2013119646A1 - Kiosque médical et son procédé d'utilisation - Google Patents

Kiosque médical et son procédé d'utilisation Download PDF

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WO2013119646A1
WO2013119646A1 PCT/US2013/024911 US2013024911W WO2013119646A1 WO 2013119646 A1 WO2013119646 A1 WO 2013119646A1 US 2013024911 W US2013024911 W US 2013024911W WO 2013119646 A1 WO2013119646 A1 WO 2013119646A1
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Steve Cashman
John W. Spirk
Jason G. Tilk
John R. Nottingham
Jeffrey Kalman
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HealthSpot Inc.
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  • the geographic location for the device of the present invention can be in a single neighborhood, multiple neighborhoods, a single town or city, multiple towns or cities, a single state or province, multiple states or provinces, a single country, or multiple countries.
  • the novel method can also be used to provide medical services, diagnoses, health advice, and/or wellness advice at standard times (e.g., 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, etc.) and/or non-standard times (e.g., early morning hours, evening hours, weekend hours, holiday hours, etc.) to enable a patient to obtain medical services, diagnoses, health advice, and/or wellness advice that are more convenient and timely to the patient.
  • the medical services and/or health care services that can be provided can include, but are not limited to, 1) providing advice and/or recommendations about a medical condition, 2) diagnosing and/or treating a medical condition, 3) providing referral services for a medical condition, 4) prescribing medicine for a medical condition, 5) periodically monitoring a medical condition, 6) providing follow-up checks for a medical condition, 7) providing routine check-up services, 8) providing advice, counseling, and/or recommendations about medical and/or health matters, 9) providing a course of treatment for a medical condition, 8) providing health counseling, 10) providing health information, 12) providing wellness counseling, and/or 13) providing wellness information.
  • the medical kiosk provides a private or semi-private environment for a patient to communicate with one or more medical providers that are located remotely from the medical kiosk.
  • the medical kiosk includes an enclosure that is designed to enable a patient to enter the enclosure and to communicate with the medical provider in a private or semi-private manner while in the enclosure of the medical kiosk.
  • the size, shape and configuration of the enclosure of the medical kiosk are non-limiting.
  • the medical kiosk includes one or more walls that form all or a portion of the sides of the enclosure of the medical kiosk.
  • the enclosure may include one or more doors or entry points to enable a patient to enter and/or exit the enclosure.
  • the patient registration system generally asks the patient to identify one or more symptoms (e.g., body aches, chest congestion, cough, diarrhea, ear ache or pain, eye itching or swelling, fatigue, fever, headache, nasal congestion, nausea, pink eye, shortness of breath, skin rash, urinary problems, constipation, wheezing, cramps, pulled muscle, stomach pains, indigestion, gas problems, swelling, etc.) that the patient is experiencing in which the patient is seeking medical assistance; however, this is not required.
  • the patient registration system may optionally ask one or more follow-up questions after the patient enters the one or more symptoms and/or may inform the patient to seek an in-person visit by a medical provider; however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk may include a card reader or scanner or RFID system, and/or may include a key pad to enter the charge or credit information; however, this is not required.
  • a medical assistant or attendant of the medical kiosk can optionally assist the patient with the payment of services and/or with any other check-in step of the patient registration system; however, this is not required.
  • the patient registration system may include a button or other request arrangement to signal to a medical assistance or attendant, if used, that the patient need assistance with one or more steps of the registration process; however, this is not required.
  • the patient registration system will list one or more days and/or times that the medical kiosk is available for use by the patient; however, this is not required.
  • the novel method and apparatus for providing medical services, diagnoses, health, and/or wellness advice to individuals can include the use of one or more medical assistants or attendants with the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk can have one or more attendants assist a patient during the use of the medical kiosk (e.g., assist in check-in procedures, assist check-out procedures, assist in entering/exiting the medical kiosk, answering questions about the medical kiosk, assist the patient about the use of the kiosk, assist the patient during examination of the patient by the medical provider, assist in maintaining privacy/security of a patient while using the medical kiosk, assist user during payment of medical services, assist user in obtaining a prescription, assist in answering general questions about the medical kiosk, assist the remote medical provider during the examination of the patient, assist in using one or more medical devices on the patient, cleaning the medical kiosk, maintaining the systems of the medical kiosk, resetting the medical kiosk for use by another patient, assist in processing of payments and/or insurance
  • the one or more attendants can set up the medical kiosk for a user (e.g., clean/sanitize interior surfaces of medical kiosk; clean/sanitize medical devices/instruments used and/or touched by a prior user; reposition medical devices/instruments into device storage areas; replace disposable components on medical devices/instruments; replenish paper in a printer; clear a paper jam in a printer; replace batteries for one or more electronic components; close medical device/instrument compartments doors in the medical kiosk; reset user touch screen for next user in the medical kiosk; fix, repair and/or replace non-operating, damaged or broken medical devices/instruments in the medical kiosk; fix, repair and/or replace electronic components, computers, fans, light bulbs, UV bulbs, UV devices, etc.
  • a user e.g., clean/sanitize interior surfaces of medical kiosk; clean/sanitize medical devices/instruments used and/or touched by a prior user; reposition medical devices/instruments into device storage areas; replace disposable components on medical devices/instruments; replenish paper in a printer
  • the one or more attendants can assist a user in the medical kiosk if the one or more attendants hear a verbal request from the user, receive notice (e.g., light indicator activated by user, sound indicator activated by user, hear user talking via a speaker to attendant, hear user talking through walls of medical kiosk, receive a notice from the medical provider [e.g., phone call, email, light indicator, etc.], etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the one or more medical assistants can be positioned at a desk or table that is positioned adjacent to or connected to the exterior of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the medical assistant can be provided with a computer, tablet, etc.
  • the initial Attendant's screen displays one or more appointment fields (e.g., time, patient name, medical provider name, status, action, etc.).
  • the time field when used, can be designed to display the time of upcoming appointments on the medical kiosk;
  • the patient name field when used, can be designed to display the name of the patients for upcoming appointments on the medical kiosk,
  • the provider name field when used, can be designed to display the name of the providers for upcoming appointments on the medical kiosk,
  • the status field when used, can be designed to display the status of upcoming appointments on the medical kiosk (e.g., Ready - The medical kiosk has been sanitized and is ready for the next patient appointment, Checked-In - The patient has been checked-in and their appointment is pending, Pre Consult - The appointment has started and vitals capture process is in progress, In Visit - The vitals capture process has been completed and the video consultation with the medical provider is in progress, Post Consult - The video consultation with the medical provider has been completed and the medical provider
  • the actions field when used, can be designed to allow for one or more actions (e.g., "X" Icon, Clock Icon, Printer Icon, Emergency Clean-Up Icon, etc.
  • the "X” Icon when used, can be design to perform one or more functions such as to cancel an upcoming appointment; however, this is not required.
  • the medical attendant can 1) select the patient records (e.g., from the computer screen or monitor, etc.) and 2) select the "Validate Patient ID” button or similar type of button or selection; however, this is not required. If the patient is a new patient, the medical attendant can be prompted to insert and scan the patient's identification for the first time to be saved in the patient's electronic file. If the patient is a returning patient, the medical attendant can be prompted to "Update Patient ID". If "Update Patient ID" is selected, the medical attendant can be prompted to "Start Scan" of updated patient ID.
  • the appointment status will change to "Pre Consult” or some other statement on the screen of the Attendant Application; however, this is not required.
  • the medical attendant may be required to recite a "Pre- Visit Summary" (e.g., "After your appointment is verified, you will step into the medical kiosk, your vitals are captured and you will meet with a medical provider over a video connection.
  • the medical provider will provide the diagnoses and you may receive a prescription.
  • the prescription can be sent to a pharmacy of your choice, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the "Cancel” button when used, allows the patient to cancel a process and return to the beginning of the process.
  • the patient can optionally receive a request to confirm the cancel procedure; however, this is not required.
  • the "Request Assistance” button when used, allows the patient to request assistance from the medical attendant. The selection of this button can be designed to also notify the patient that the medical attendant will be with them in a moment; however, this is not required.
  • the selection of the "Request Assistance” button by the patient can result in the Attendant Application displaying on a screen a notice or generating a warning sound, etc. that the patient has requested assistance.
  • the pop-up box can be a colored box (e.g., red box, green box, orange box, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • a sound can also or alternatively be generated by the Attendant Application, when used, to notify the medical attendant that the medical provider has selected the "Alert Attendant" button; however, this is not required.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application when used, can be designed to allow the patient to 1) capture vitals, 2) perform the provider consultation, and/or 3) perform the survey. As can be appreciated, the Patient Appointment or Registration Application, when used, can be designed to allow the patient to perform other or additional functions.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to appear on the Patient Screen and/or Provider Screen that are located in the interior of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the Provider Screen when used, is the screen that is located above or adjacent to the Patient Screen; however, this is not required.
  • the medical provider generally appears on the Provider Screen when the consultation starts; however, this is not required.
  • the Patient Screen when used, can provide information to the patient while located in the kiosk and/or allow the patient to enter information (e.g., patient receives vitals capture instructions on the Patient Screen and enters information as prompted, etc.).
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to capture vitals of the patient.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to require the patient to initiate the capture vital procedure and/or the medical attendant can the capture vital procedure for the patient.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to navigate the patient and/or provide instructions to the patient for one or more of the vital capture procedures; however, this is not required.
  • the patient can request that the medical assistant assist the patient in one or more of the procedures for capturing the vital; however, this is not required.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed require the patient to confirm that instructions for a particular vital capture procedure have been read and/or understood before proceeding with the next vital capture step; however, this is not required.
  • the interior of the medical kiosk can include a scale (e.g., built-in floor scale, etc.) that can be used by the patient to determine the patient's weight; however, this is not required.
  • a scale e.g., built-in floor scale, etc.
  • the weight can be automatically transferred to the Patient Appointment or Registration Application and/or can be manually entered by the patient.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to have the patient obtain his/her temperature.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to open a medical device cabinet that contains a thermometer; however, this is not required.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to provide instructions and/or a video on how to use the thermometer (e.g., a) remove thermometer from open medical cabinet, b) place thermometer in ear, c) remove thermometer from ear after hearing a beep sound or other indicator that indicates procedure is completed, d) return thermometer to medical cabinet, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to have the patient obtain his/her blood pressure.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to open a medical device cabinet that contains a blood pressure cuff and/or allows the blood pressure cuff to be plugged into the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to allow the patient to adjust the volume by use of volume buttons on the Patient Screen; however, this is not required. As can be appreciated, volume control can be located in other or additional locations in the medical kiosk.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to ask the patient to complete a survey; however, this is not required.
  • the Patient Appointment or Registration Application can be designed to allow the patient to skip the survey, when used, or to proceed with the survey; however, this is not required. If the patient selects the survey, when offered, one or more questions can be displayed on the Patient Screen and/or Provider Screen; however, this is not required.
  • the "Future" tab can be designed to display one or more types of patient appointment information (e.g., Date - Date of appointment, Time - Time of appointment, Patient Name - Patient Name for appointment, etc.).
  • the Provider Application can be designed to enable the medical provider to view a selected record on another portion of the screen; however, this is not required.
  • the selected record can provide the medical provider one or more types of information (e.g., Patient Name, Patient Date of birth, Patient Sex, Symptoms, Medical Conditions, Date of Last Visit, Diagnosis, Allergies, Medications, Prior Visit Record of Patient, Medical Records of Patient, etc.).
  • the Provider Application can be designed to enable the medical provider notify the medical attendant that the patient requires assistance; however, this is not required.
  • the Provider Application can be designed to enable the medical provider to view the appointment and/or patient information prior to the vitals capture process.
  • the Provider Application can be designed to limit access to a patient's information until a certain point (e.g., patient status is "Checked-In", etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the Provider Application can be designed to enable the medical provider to refuse an appointment that has been created for the medical provider; however, this is not required. Generally, such refusal should occur prior to the patient status of "Checked-In" to enable the system to locate another available medical provider; however, this is not required.
  • the Provider Application can be designed to allow the medical provider to begin the conference with the patient once the patient is ready in the medical kiosk (e.g., after "Check- In”, after “Capture of Vitals”, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the Provider Application can be designed to cause a "Start Visit” button or similar button to appear on the medical provider's screen to allow the medical provider to begin the consultation with patient; however, this is not required.
  • the Provider Application can be designed to update the appointment status to "In Visit”; however, this is not required.
  • the patient appears on a portion of the medical provider's screen (e g., right side of screen, center of screen, left side of screen, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the Provider Application can be designed to cause a "Complete Appointment” or similar button to appear on the medical provider's screen; however, this is not required.
  • the selection of the "Complete Appointment” button or similar button after completion of the video consultation can result in the status of the patient to change to "Completed”; however, this is not required "Completed” means the medical provider has completed input of all information and is ready to commence the next appointment.
  • the Provider Application can be designed to allow the medical provider to view the patient records, including the vitals capture process that has occurred or is occurring in the medical kiosk.
  • the "Personal Information” section contains one or more sub-sections, of which some or all the information was entered by the patient during the registration process. This information generally cannot be modified by the medical provider; however, this is not required.
  • Non-limiting examples of information that can be displayed in the "Personal Information” section includes Date of birth, Gender - Male or Female, Alcohol Use, Smoker , Race, Eye Color, Hair Color, Native Language, Citizenship, Address, etc.
  • the “Medications” section allows the medical provider to see previously entered medications, search and select new medications, and/or remove medications the patient is no longer taking.
  • the Provider Application can be designed to allow a medical provider to add a medical condition by having the medical provider type in the medical condition and/or to start typing the medical condition in the "Add Medical Condition" drop down and allow a listing of matching medical condition names to appear for selection and then to select the proper medical condition.
  • the Provider Application can be designed to allow a medical provider to delete a medical condition by having the medical provider select an "X" next to the medical condition.
  • the "Current Visit" tab contains sections for Symptoms, Notes, Vitals, Devices, Visit Summary, and Attendant; however, it can be appreciated that other or additional tab sections can be included.
  • Non-limiting vitals can include Height, Weight, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturation, and Temperature.
  • the "Devices" section contains icons of the medical devices that are located in the medical kiosk and/or can be used with the medical kiosk. On the interior of the medical kiosk there can be one or more medical containers (e.g., 1-10, 2, 4, 6, etc.), wherein one or more can be locked upon patient entry into the medical kiosk.
  • the medical provider has the capability to unlock one or more of the medical cabinets in the medical kiosk as necessary. When the medical provider wants to unlock a medical device cabinet, the medical provider clicks on or selects the appropriate medical device icon on the medical provider's computer screen.
  • a video image can be designed to appear on the Provider Application (e.g., medical provider's screen) and/or the Provider Screen and/or Patient Screen that is located in the interior of the medical kiosk. If a video image option is available for display on the Provider Screen and/or Patient Screen that is located in the interior of the medical kiosk, the medical provider via the Provider Application can turn off such video image on the Provider Screen and/or Patient Screen; however, this is not required.
  • the Provider Application e.g., medical provider's screen
  • the Provider Screen and/or Patient Screen that is located in the interior of the medical kiosk. If a video image option is available for display on the Provider Screen and/or Patient Screen that is located in the interior of the medical kiosk, the medical provider via the Provider Application can turn off such video image on the Provider Screen and/or Patient Screen; however, this is not required.
  • the medical provider and/or patient can request assistance by the medical assistant related to the stethoscope if so required.
  • the otoscope when used, is a device used for examining the internal ear.
  • the image generated by the otoscope in the medical kiosk can be displayed on the Patient's Screen and/or Provider's Screen in the medical kiosk and/or on the screen being used by the medical provider; however, this is not required.
  • the transmission of the signal can be by various means (e.g., hardwire, USB, Bluetooth, etc.).
  • the otoscope can be contained in the second medical device cabinet on the left in the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the medical provider can provide instructions to the patient on how to use the dermascope (e.g., Once the patient has pulled out the device, request for patient to place the dermascope device at the appropriate place, then request for the patient to adjust the focus dial.
  • the focus dial is on the top handle of the dermascope. The patient can push it to the top and then dial it down to determine appropriate focus, etc.) and/or instructions for use of the dermascope can be provided on the Patient Screen and/or Provider Screen in the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • a video image can be designed to appear on the Provider Application (e.g., medical provider's screen) and/or the Provider Screen and/or Patient Screen that is located in the interior of the medical kiosk.
  • the scale can be located on the floor of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the patient's weight can be collected during the vitals capture process which is prior to the consultation with the medical provider; however, this is not required. If the medical providers wants the patient's weight to be retaken or if the patient's weight has not already been taken, the scale can be activated or reactivated by the medical provider via the Provider Application by the medical provider selecting the thermometer icon the provider's screen; however, the scale can be activate by other or additional arrangements.
  • the cuff arm can optionally be mounted to the desk top to enable the blood pressure cuff to be moved from side to side of the desk top; however, this is not required. Such movement of the blood pressure cuff enables the blood pressure cuff to be positioned so that the left arm or right arm of a user can be inserted into the blood pressure cuff when the user is facing the desk top.
  • a blood pressure cuff when included in the medical kiosk, it can be mounted and/or positioned in the medical kiosk in a variety of ways.
  • Information to and from the blood pressure cuff, when used, can be transmitted by wire and/or wirelessly to one or more computers, processors, storage devices, etc. in the medical kiosk and/or to a location remote from the medical kiosk.
  • the equipment chambers can be used to store one or more integrated medical devices that can include, but are not limited to, the following integrated devices: a stethoscope to evaluate heart, lung and/or bowel sounds; a thermometer to record temperature; an otoscope to examine the ear drum, external ear canal, nasal passages, mouth and/or throat; pulse-oximeter to measure blood oxygen saturation and/or heart rate; a spirometer and transducer to measure the volume of air inspired and/or expired by the lungs; an audiometer to test hearing; a 3 -lead EKG to provide a snapshot of the heart rhythm and/or data regarding stress and/or injury to the heart muscle; and/or a glucometer to measure blood glucose levels.
  • integrated medical devices can include, but are not limited to, the following integrated devices: a stethoscope to evaluate heart, lung and/or bowel sounds; a thermometer to record temperature; an otoscope to examine the ear drum, external ear canal, nasal passages, mouth and/or throat;
  • the expandable mounting system can include one or more visual indicators (e.g., light, etc.) to indicate to a user/patient which chamber is to be used and/or is active.
  • a medical attendant and/or medical provider can be used to assist the patient in the operation of one or more medical devices; however, this is not required.
  • the one or more display screens and/or monitors can be used to provide various types of information (e.g., registration information, information input by the user, advertising information, information about the medical kiosk, information about wait time for a medical kiosk, information as to the order of users waiting to use the medical kiosk, information about whether a medical kiosk is available or in use, cable TV, satellite TV, local broadcast TV, infomercial, medical programs, DVD materials, Blu-ray materials, etc.).
  • Patients waiting to enter the medical kiosk can be allowed to view the various advertisements and/or other types of information displayed on the one or more screens; however, this is not required.
  • the patients can see the wait time for their appointment and/or their position in the appointment queue when such information is displayed on the one or more video screens; however, this is not required.
  • the one or more interior screens are primarily utilized for video conferencing between the patient and the provider, patient data input, and patient instructions, but can also be used to display advertisements and/or other information during periods where the medical kiosk has no appointment queued; however, this is not required.
  • the digital signage application can allow businesses to display advertisements and/or current promotions in a way that will attract the consumer's attention; however, this is not required.
  • the ability to tailor the signage to individual patients and/or population groups makes it very adaptable; however, this is not required.
  • the information on the display can be any language.
  • the information on the display can include subtitles, etc.; however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk can include light and/or sound indicators to provide information regarding whether the medical kiosk is in use or is available; however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk can include a notification system to a patient that the medical kiosk is available or will soon be available; however, this is not required. Such notification can be sent via email, phone, pager, internet, etc. Such notification system can be useful when the medical kiosk is not currently available to the patient. The patient can input the information into the medical kiosk and then go home, run other errands, etc., and then be later notified when the medical kiosk is available or will soon be available.
  • the medical kiosk can include an exterior registration station for check-in via a touch-screen monitor (e.g., monitor, etc.).
  • the touch-screen monitor can be mounted at a height and angle that meets ADA compliance and is easily accessible to individuals in wheel chairs; however, this is not required.
  • the touch-screen monitor can include a built in privacy filter for HIPAA compliance; however, this is not required.
  • the front panel of the medical kiosk includes a registration station.
  • the registration station can include a touch screen, a display screen, and an optional frame that such components can be mounted thereto; however, this is not required.
  • the shape of the frame, when used, is non-limiting.
  • the frame, when used, can be designed to be easily removed from the front panel to enable servicing, repair, replacement, etc.
  • the registration station can also or alternatively include other or optional features (e.g., additional display screen, additional touch screen, lights, buttons, switches, camera, speakers, microphone, keyboard, scanner, receiver, transmitter, credit card/debit card or other some other card reader, smart phone or other smart device reader/scanner, finger and/or eye scanner, shelf, printer, storage cavity, service access door, motion sensor, sound sensor, temperature sensor, logos, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the touch screen when used, is generally used to allow a user to enter in information about the user (e.g., age, sex, contact information, payment information, medical history, medical issue, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • This other display screen can be used to display various types of information (e.g., advertising information, information about the medical kiosk, information about wait time for a medical kiosk, information as to the order of users waiting to use the medical kiosk, information about whether a medical kiosk is available or in use, cable TV, satellite TV, local broadcast TV, infomercial, medical programs, DVD materials, Blu-ray materials, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the screen used at the registration station and the one or more other displays can be design to display different types of information (e.g., screen used at the registration station displays information related to the registration process and the one or more other displays are used to display one or more types of information that are different from the information displayed on the screen used at the registration station, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the size of the screen used at the registration station and the one or more other displays can be the same or different.
  • a user/patient can be allowed to enter payment information at the registration station (e.g., swipes a credit or debit card, etc.); however, it can be appreciated that payment information can also or alternatively be entered inside the medical kiosk, at the optional attendant station, wirelessly or over a network via a smart phone or other device or by a computer connected to a network, etc. If a medical attendant is available, the medical attendant can assist a user during the registration process; however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk includes a single registration station; however, this is not required.
  • the registration station can alternatively be located inside the medical kiosk, at the attendant station, on other panels or sidewalls of the medical kiosk, or located remotely from the medical kiosk (e.g., central registration center for use with multiple medical kiosks, etc.).
  • the exterior check-in registration station can be designed to be easily removed from the front panel of the medical kiosk and/or be easily access from the interior of the medical kiosk to enable servicing, repair, replacement, etc. of one or more components of the registration station; however, this is not required.
  • the check-in system in accordance with the present invention offers a new way for organizations to meet rising consumer expectations for convenience and at the same time improve accuracy and usability of information systems; however, this is not required.
  • the check-in system in accordance with the present invention can result in shorter waiting times for check-in, as well as efficiency gains from increased throughput and fewer errors in keeping patient demographic data up to date; however, this is not required.
  • the check- in system in accordance with the present invention can result in the reduction of risk of patient misidentification and clerical errors at data entry; however, this is not required.
  • the check-in system in accordance with the present invention can improve accuracy in language access for those not fluent in English by offering multiple language options during the check-in process; however, this is not required.
  • a mist sanitizer can also or alternatively be used to fully or partially clean/sanitize one or more portions of the medical kiosk.
  • other or additional cleaning systems can be used.
  • the medical kiosk can be made of one or more materials that resist growth of bacteria, viruses and/or other micro-organisms; however, this is not required.
  • the floor, walls and ceiling of the medical kiosk include or are fully made of materials that resist or prevent the growth of bacteria, viruses and/or other microorganisms; however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk includes an ultraviolet light sanitization system which can be used in the medical kiosk and which can be activated through software from a remote location and/or by a kiosk attendant; however, this is not required.
  • the ultraviolet light sanitization system can be activated twice daily to ensure the sanitary environment is maintained; however, it can be appreciated, that the ultraviolet light sanitization system can be activated a greater or lesser number of times per day.
  • the location of the ultraviolet light sanitization system, when used, is non-limiting. In one non- limiting arrangement, the ultraviolet light sanitization system can be located in the roof or ceiling of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the ultraviolet light sanitization system can be connected or positioned adjacent to the ceiling panel and rear panels; however, this is not required.
  • the ultraviolet light sanitization system can be located in the rear of the medical kiosk where it will be out of the way of the patients utilizing the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the ultraviolet light sanitizing system generally includes one or more ultraviolet lights that are designed to kill some or all of the germs and/or other microorganisms in the medical kiosk.
  • the ultraviolet sanitizing system can optionally include one or more vents that allow air to flow into and/or out of the ultraviolet sanitizing system to facilitate in the cooling of the ultraviolet sanitizing system; however, this is not required.
  • the sanitization system can be built with high-strength plastics and/or any other sufficiently rigid and strong material such as metal and constructed in a way preventing it from being tampered with by patients or anyone other than the attendant; however, this is not required. Such an arrangement, when used, can facilitate in ensuring that it is not activated incorrectly or at an inopportune time; however, this is not required.
  • the shape, size and/or configuration of the built in sanitization system are non-limiting.
  • the one or more medical attendants when used, can also or alternatively clean and/or sanitize various regions of the medical kiosk prior to and/or after being used by a patient and/or set up the medical kiosk for a new user; however, this is not required.
  • the one or more attendants can clean/sanitize one or more exterior surfaces and/or regions of the medical kiosk (e.g., medical kiosk door, medical kiosk check-in terminal, medical kiosk desk top, medical kiosk exterior walls, medical kiosk touch screen, medical kiosk monitors, seating/tables in waiting area near medical kiosk, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk e.g., medical kiosk door, medical kiosk check-in terminal, medical kiosk desk top, medical kiosk exterior walls, medical kiosk touch screen, medical kiosk monitors, seating/tables in waiting area near medical kiosk, etc.
  • the one or more medical attendants can set up the medical kiosk for a user (e.g., clean/sanitize interior surfaces of medical kiosk; clean/sanitize medical devices/instruments used and/or touched by a prior user; reposition medical devices/instruments into device storage areas; replace disposable components on medical devices/instruments; fix, repair and/or replace fans, UV bulbs, UV devices, etc. in the interior and/or exterior of the medical kiosk; refill cleaning and/or sanitizing fluid; etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk can include a sanitizing system (e.g., UV system, mist system, etc.) that can be automatically activated and/or activated by the medical attendant prior to and/or after a patient has used the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • a mist sanitizer can also or alternatively be used to fully or partially clean/sanitize one or more portions of the medical kiosk. Generally the germs and/or other micro-organisms in the medical kiosk are treated when the interior of the medical kiosk does not include a user.
  • the sanitizing system can optionally include one or more standard lights that can be used to provide illumination in the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the sanitizing system can optionally include a cooling fan for the one or more components in the sanitation system; however, this is not required.
  • the sanitizing system can optionally include both a UV and a mist sanitizing system; however, this is not required.
  • the sanitizing system can house one or more cameras, speakers, sensors (e.g., temperature sensor, motion sensor, sound sensor, etc.), etc. for use in the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the sanitizing system includes a shroud that includes vent/light/mist openings to house the components of the sanitizing system; however, this is not required.
  • the shape, size and configuration of the shroud, when used, are non-limiting.
  • one or more mist nozzles can be located in one or more regions of the medical kiosk so as to direct the sanitizing mist to desired locations in the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the doors to the medical kiosk can be closed and/or locked to prevent a user/patent from entering the medical kiosk during a sanitizing process; however, this is not required.
  • the novel method and apparatus for providing medical services, diagnoses, health, and/or wellness advice to individuals can include a medical kiosk that enables a service operator to easily access the various components of the medical kiosk for purposes of service, repair, maintenance, upgrade, replacement, etc.
  • a medical kiosk that enables a service operator to easily access the various components of the medical kiosk for purposes of service, repair, maintenance, upgrade, replacement, etc.
  • the various devices that may need service include, but are not limited to, the display screens, the network connection, various other electronics and wiring, fans, lights, electronic switches, backup power supplies, computers, electronic storage devices, doors on the medical equipment compartments, etc.
  • the ability to easily and conveniently access and/or performing maintenance on these components is advantageous to providing the medical kiosk services via the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the components of the medical kiosk that are generally difficult or inaccessible when the medical kiosk is fully assemble are 1) the components that form the exterior check-in station, 2) the interior displays or monitors, 3) the interior speakers, the interior cameras, 4) the interior sound jack, 5) the doors on the medical compartments, 6) the interior microphone, 7) the electronics located behind the exterior check-in station, 8) the electronics located behind the interior AV system, and/or 9) the computer and other electronics used for network communication, control and/or storage; however, this is not required.
  • the thickness of the floor panel is generally about 0.1-5 inches, and typically about 0.25-3 inches; however, other thicknesses of the floor panel can be used.
  • a ramp can be optionally used to facilitate entry and exiting of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the shape and size of the ramp are non-limiting.
  • the ramp can be made of a similar material as the floor panel; however, this is not required.
  • the ramp generally includes a sloped surface to facilitate in transitioning from a floor surface to the top surface of the floor panel; however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk can optionally include one or more benches, stools and/or chairs. When a bench is included in the medical kiosk, the bench is generally positioned on the back interior wall of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the bench is generally about 10-25 inches high, and typically about 16-20 inches high; however, other heights can be used.
  • the medical kiosk can include two front panels, two rear panels, one side wall, and one door system; however, this is not required.
  • the front panels, rear panels, side wall, and door system are generally formed of a durable material (e.g., plastic, metal, wood, composite material, man-made materials, etc.).
  • the medical kiosk can be designed to only include a single front panel and/or a single rear panel.
  • the medical kiosk can be designed to include more than two front panels and/or more than two rear panels.
  • the medical kiosk can be designed to include more than one side wall and/or more than one door system.
  • the side wall and door system can lie in a generally flat plane; however, this is not required.
  • the front and rear panels and the side wall and door system can form a generally oval shape for the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the two front panels and two rear panels can have the same or similar footprint; however, this is not required.
  • the side wall and the door system can have the same or similar footprint; however, this is not required.
  • the similarity in the shape and footprint of the wall components of the medical kiosk when used, enables the medical kiosk to be assembled in a manner that is convenient for the facility that will include the medical kiosk.
  • the thickness and height of the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system are non-limiting.
  • the maximum height of the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system is about 5-12 ft., typically about 6-9 ft., and more typically about 7-8 ft.; however, other heights can be used.
  • the thickness of the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system is generally about 0.5-10 inches, typically about 1-5 inches, and more typically about 1-2 inches; however, other thicknesses can be used.
  • the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system can optionally include insulation, sound dampening material, etc.; however, this is not required.
  • the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system can be designed to be connected together in a variety of ways (e.g., bolted/screwed together, latched together, snap fitted together, press fitted together, etc.). Generally, the arrangement is used to connect together the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system is selected to enable easy connecting and disconnecting of the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system from one another.
  • One or more of the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system can include openings, windows, transparent/semi- transparent regions that allow for ventilation, illumination, and/or viewing; however, this is not required.
  • the exterior attendant station can be used by one or more medical attendants, medical providers, etc.
  • a desk can be connected to and/or positioned next to an exterior wall of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the desk when used, can be formed of one or more pieces. When the desk is designed to be connected to an exterior wall of the medical kiosk, such connection arrangement is not limited (e.g., screw, bolt, clamp, press fit, snap arrangement, etc.).
  • the desk can include a desk top, one or more legs, one or more shelf regions, one or more drawers, etc.; however, this is not required.
  • One or more chairs, not shown, can be used to allow one or more medical attendants, medical providers, etc. to sit at the desk; however, this is not required.
  • the novel method and apparatus for providing medical services, diagnoses, health, and/or wellness advice to individuals can include a medical kiosk that is made of one or more materials that resist or prevent the growth of bacteria, viruses and/or other micro-organisms; however, this is not required.
  • the floor, walls and ceiling of the medical kiosk include or are fully made of materials that resist or prevent the growth of bacteria, viruses and/or other micro-organisms; however, this is not required.
  • the payment center may include a touch pad, key board, scanner, receiver, transmitter, credit card/debit card or some other card reader, smart phone or other smart device reader/scanner, finger and/or eye scanner, monitor, chair, table, shelf, printer, instructions on how to use the payment center, etc.
  • the payment center can be located on the exterior and/or interior of the medical kiosk.
  • the medical kiosk includes a registration station on the exterior of the medical kiosk (e.g., exterior wall of the medical kiosk, on a table exterior to the medical kiosk, etc.); however, this is not required.
  • the interior cavity or room can include other or additional items.
  • the size and configuration of the interior cavity or room can be designed to enable wheelchair access and maneuvering inside the interior cavity or room; however, this is not required.
  • the interior cavity or room can be designed to enable a standard wheelchair to move 90°, 18(7 and/or 360° while in the medical kiosk.
  • the size and configuration of the interior cavity or room can be designed to provide sufficient room for the patient so that the patient can easily move within the interior cavity or room and/or the patient does not feel cramped or claustrophobic when in the interior cavity or room; however, this is not required.
  • the novel method and apparatus for providing medical services, diagnoses, health, and/or wellness advice to individuals can include a pharmaceutical dispensing system that dispenses medications to the patient; however, this is not required.
  • the pharmaceutical dispensing system can be located on the medical kiosk or be a unit separate from the medical device.
  • the pharmaceutical dispensing system can be designed to allow the patient to obtain the medication with or without the assistance of the medical attendant.
  • the pharmaceutical dispensing system can be designed to only dispense medication that was authorized by the medical provider.
  • the medical provider can use the Provider Application to send instructions to the pharmaceutical dispensing system to dispense certain types and/or amounts of medication to the patient; however, this is not required.
  • Non-limiting medication and/or other materials that can be dispensed by the pharmaceutical dispensing system include antibiotics, aspirin, hydrocodone, simvastatin, Lisinopril, levothyroxine sodium, amlodipine besylate, omeprazole, Azithromycin, Amoxicillin, metformin, Hydrochlorothiazide, Lipitor, Nexium, Plavix, Advair Diskus, Ability, Seroquel, Singulair, Crestor, Actos, Epogen, Band- Aid, tissue, alcohol wipe, bandage, cold pack, heading pad, etc.
  • the payment for medication and/or materials from the pharmaceutical dispensing system can be by mobile device, payment at the medical kiosk, payment at attendant's station, and/or payment at the pharmaceutical dispensing system and/or by some other method and/or at some other location.
  • the novel method and apparatus for providing medical services, diagnoses, health, and/or wellness advice to individuals can include a data port and/or wireless receiver that can be used by a patient to download and/or upload information to a medical device on a patient (e.g., heart monitor, heart pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, etc.).
  • a medical device on a patient e.g., heart monitor, heart pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, etc.
  • Such information can be designed to be viewed by the medical provider, and/or data can be sent to the medical device by the medical provider; however, this is not required.
  • the novel method and apparatus for providing medical services, diagnoses, health, and/Or wellness advice to individuals can be designed to allow patients to rate the medical provider and/or to view the ratings of medical providers that have offered services to patients in the medical kiosk; however, this is not required. Such ratings can be used by patients to select a certain medical provider for a visit, if such option is available.
  • the novel method and apparatus for providing medical services, diagnoses, health, and/or wellness advice to individuals can designed to allow patient to rate the experience received in the medical kiosk and/or to view the ratings of other patients that have used the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • It is still yet another and/or alternative one non-limiting object of the invention is to provide a medical kiosk and method for using a medical kiosk that includes medical instruments that can be used by a user when obtaining medical services.
  • a medication adherence application that allows a user/patient to 1) speak to a pharmacist, 2) change the patient's medications alerts, 3) learn about certain types of medical conditions, 4) check medication orders status, 5) check medication delivery status,
  • FIGURE 1 is an exploded view of a medical kiosk in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIGURE 2 is a front elevation view of the medical kiosk of FIGURE 1 ;
  • FIGURE 3 is a top view of the medical kiosk of FIGURE 1 ;
  • FIGURE 4 is a bottom view of the medical kiosk of FIGURE 1 ;
  • FIGURE 5 is a front side view of the medical kiosk of FIGURE 1;
  • FIGURE 6 is a back side view of the medical kiosk of FIGURE 1 ;
  • FIGURE 7 is a back view of the medical kiosk of FIGURE 1 ;
  • FIGURE 8 is a top interior view of the medical kiosk of FIGURE 1;
  • FIGURE 10 is a cross-section view along line 10-10 of FIGURE 8;
  • FIGURE 11 is an enlarged view of the medical cabinets of FIGURE 10;
  • FIGURE 12 is a cross-section view along line 10-10 of FIGURE 8 viewed from the opposite direction;
  • the shape, size and configuration of the medical kiosk are non-limiting.
  • the materials and colors of the medical kiosk are also non-limiting.
  • the materials used to form the medical kiosk include materials that resist or prevent microbial growth; however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk illustrated in FIGURES 1-12 is designed to accommodate about 1-4 adults; however, it can be appreciated that the medical kiosk can be designed to accommodate additional users .
  • the medical kiosk is generally designed to be modular so that it can be easily assembled and disassembled; however, this is not required.
  • FIGURE 1 illustrates one non-limiting set of modular components of the medical kiosk.
  • the medical kiosk generally includes a floor panel 110; however, this is not required.
  • the floor panel when used, can be a one or two piece unit; however, the floor panel can be formed of more than two pieces. As illustrated in FIGURE 1, the floor panel is formed of two pieces 112, 114 that can be positioned and/or connected together in a variety of ways.
  • a rail system 116 can be positioned about the floor panel to facilitate in connecting other components of the medical kiosk to the floor panel; however, this is not required.
  • the rail system when used, can be connected to the floor panel and/or other components of the medical kiosk in a variety of ways.
  • the floor panel is generally formed of a durable material (e.g., plastic, metal, wood, composite material, man-made materials, etc.).
  • the floor panel can be formed of a slightly compressible material to facilitate in the comfort of walking on the floor panel; however, this is not required.
  • the floor panel is illustrated as having an oval shape; however, other shapes can be used (e.g., circular, square, rectangular, polygonal, etc.).
  • the maximum length of the floor panel is generally 3-15 feet, typically 4-12 feet, more typically about 6-10 feet, and even more typically about 8-9 feet; however, other lengths can be used.
  • the maximum width of the floor panel is generally 3-10 feet, typically 4-8 feet, and more typically about 4-6 feet; however; other widths can be used.
  • the top surface area of the floor panel is generally 10-150 sq. ft., typically 15-80 sq. ft., and more typically about 50-60 sq. ft.; however, other surface areas of the floor panel can be used.
  • the floor panel can be sized to enable a user in a wheelchair to enter the medical kiosk and turn and/or fully maneuver in the medical kiosk while sitting in the wheelchair; however, this is not required.
  • the thickness of the floor panel is generally about 0.1-5 inches, and typically about 0.25-3 inches; however, other thicknesses of the floor panel can be used.
  • the medical kiosk can optionally include one or more benches 130, stools and/or chairs.
  • bench 130 When bench 130 is included in the medical kiosk, the bench is generally positioned on the back interior wall of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the bench can be used to allow a parent, guardian, spouse, relative, friend, etc. to sit in the medical kiosk while the user is obtaining medical services in the medical kiosk.
  • the bench can be designed to enable one or more persons to sit on the bench.
  • the bench can optionally include a storage space 132 under the seat of the bench that can be used to store supplies, equipment, etc. for the medical kiosk.
  • a liftable seat section 134 can be used to access the storage space.
  • the medical kiosk is illustrated as having two front panels 140, 150, two rear panels 160, 170, one side wall 180, and one door system 190.
  • the front panels, rear panels, side wall, and door system are generally formed of a durable material (e.g., plastic, metal, wood, composite material, man-made materials, etc.).
  • the front panels, rear panels, side wall can have upper trim 142, 152, 162, 172, 182; however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk can be designed to only include a single front panel and/or a single rear panel.
  • the medical kiosk can be designed to include more than two front panels and/or more than two rear panels.
  • the similarly shaped side wall and door system enables the medical kiosk to be assembled in such a manner.
  • the registration station of the medical system needs to be placed on the left side or right side or on the rear end of the medical kiosk instead of the front end, the similarly shaped front and rear panels can be easily exchanged to create such configuration for the medical kiosk.
  • the modular medical kiosk not only accommodates multiple configurations of the medical kiosk, it also facilitates in enabling the medical kiosk to be moved into an existing facility and then assembling the medical kiosk in such facility without having to modifying the entry ways into or out of the facility.
  • the thickness and height of the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system are non-limiting.
  • the maximum height of the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system is about 5-12 ft., typically about 6-9 ft., and more typically about 7-8 ft.; however, other heights can be used.
  • the thickness of the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system is generally about 0.5-10 inches, typically about 1-5 inches, and more typically about 1-2 inches; however, other thicknesses can be used.
  • the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system can optionally include insulation, sound dampening material, etc.; however, this is not required.
  • the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system can be designed to be connected together in a variety of ways (e.g., bolted/screwed together, latched together, snap fitted together, press fitted together, etc.). Generally, the arrangement is used to connect together the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system is selected to enable easy connecting and disconnecting of the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system from one another.
  • One or more of the front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system can include openings, windows, transparent/semi-transparent regions that allow for ventilation, illumination, and/or viewing; however, this is not required.
  • front panels, rear panels, side wall and door system are mostly or fully formed of opaque or non-transparent materials so as to ensure the privacy of the user in the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the configuration of the door system 190 is non-limiting. As illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the door system includes a frame 192, 193 and two doors 194, 196; however, it can be appreciated that the door system only includes a single door. One or more both doors can include a handle or grasp cavity 198 on one or both sides of the one or both doors.
  • the one or more doors can be designed to open and close in a variety of ways (e.g., swing open and closed, slide open and closed on a top/bottom rail system, etc.).
  • the one or more doors for the medical kiosk can also or alternatively be positioned on one or more of the front or rear panels; however, this is not required.
  • the maximum height of the doors is generally about 5-9 ft., and typically about 6-7 ft.; however, other heights can be used.
  • the maximum width of the entry provided by the one or more doors when fully open is generally about 15-60 inches, typically about 25-55 inches, and more typically about 30-50 inches; however, other widths can be used.
  • the door opening is generally selected to enable a standard wheelchair to pass through the opening; however, this is not required.
  • the door system can optionally include an indicator 199 (e.g., light, message, etc.) that indicates when the medical kiosk is in use or is available. As can be appreciated, the use indicator can be located on other or additional locations on the medical kiosk.
  • the door system can optionally include a lock arrangement 197. The configuration of the lock arrangement is non-limiting.
  • the one or more doors when used, can optionally include a lock 207.
  • the desk top 202 can optionally include an opening 201 for cables, etc.
  • One or more chairs can be used to allow one or more attendants, medical providers, etc. to sit at the desk.
  • the desk can be used to support a computer, printer, files, supplies, medical devices, refrigerator, medicine, patient blood and/or urine samples, phone, monitor, scanner, credit card reader, etc.
  • the one or more one or more attendants, medical providers, etc. located at the desk can assist a user in using the medical kiosk, maintain and/or clean the medical kiosk, provide medical services to a user of the medical kiosk, etc.
  • the desk is illustrated as positioned at or adjacent to one or both front panels; however, this is not required.
  • the attendant when used, is not a medical provider; however, this is not required.
  • the attendant when used, is generally trained to assist a user to use the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the attendant can 1) provide assistance to a user during the registration process and/or payment process, 2) provide assistance to a user about the medical kiosk and/or how to use the medical kiosk, 3) provide assistance to a user regarding technology in the medical kiosk and/or how to use such technology in the medical kiosk, 4) provide assistance to a user to enter and/or exit the medical kiosk, 5) clean and/or sanitize the medical kiosk, 6) answer and/or assist the user in other ways regarding the medical kiosk and/or services provided by the medical kiosk, 7) assist in the registration, appointment and/or check-in process for a user, etc.
  • the medical kiosk can optionally include a ceiling panel 210.
  • the ceiling panel can be formed of one or more pieces.
  • the ceiling panel can be formed of a transparent or semi- transparent material to allow light to enter and illuminate the interior of the medical kiosk for partial or fully ambient lighting of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • One or more lights, not shown, can be positioned on the ceiling panel to illuminate the interior of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the ceiling panel is illustrated as including a plurality of vents 212 to enable air to circulate inside the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • One or more fans can be positioned on or adjacent to one or more of the vents; however, this is not required. As can be appreciated, the location of the one or more fans, when used, is non- limiting.
  • one or more fan systems when used, can also or alternatively be positioned on other components of the medical kiosk (e.g., front panel, back panel, side wall, door system, floor panel, etc.).
  • the rear vents 212 are designed to allow air into the medical kiosk and front vents are designed to allow air to exit the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • One or more fan systems, when used, and/or vents can optionally include a filter system, to partially or fully filter dust, mites, airborne particles, microorganisms, viruses, etc. from the air prior to the air entering into the medical kiosk and/or prior to the air exiting the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the filter can include many different arrangements (e.g., HEPA filter, electronic filter, liquid filter, etc.).
  • the medical kiosk can optionally include a cleaning system that is designed to clean one or more portions of the interior of the medical kiosk and/or kill/neutralize some or all germs and/or other micro-organisms in the medical kiosk.
  • a cleaning system that can be used is a UV sanitizing system 220.
  • a mist sanitizer can also or alternatively be used to fully or partially clean/sanitize one or more portions of the medical kiosk.
  • the UV sanitizing system 220 can be connected to or positioned adjacent to the ceiling panel and rear panels; however, this is not required.
  • the UV sanitizing system generally includes one or more UV lights that are designed to kill some or all of the germs and/or other micro-organisms in the medical kiosk. Generally the germs and/or other micro-organisms in the medical kiosk are treated when the interior of the medical kiosk does not include a user.
  • the UV sanitizing system can optionally include one or more standard lights that can be used to provide illumination in the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the UV sanitizing system can optionally include one or more vents that allow air drawn into the medical kiosk by a fan system to flow into the interior of the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the UV sanitizing system can optionally include a cooling fan for the one or more UV lights and/or optional standard lights; however, this is not required.
  • the UV sanitizing system can optionally include all or a portion of a mist sanitizing system; however, this is not required.
  • the UV sanitizing system can house one or more cameras, speakers, sensors (e.g., temperature sensor, motion sensor, sound sensor, etc.), etc. for use in the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the UV sanitizing system includes a shroud 222 that includes vent/light openings 224 to house the components of the UV sanitizing system; however, this is not required. The shape, size and configuration of the shroud are non-limiting.
  • one or more mist nozzles can be located in one or more regions of the medical kiosk so as to direct the sanitizing mist to desired locations in the medical kiosk.
  • the sanitizing system when used, can be activated by an attendant and/or a medical provider while the medical kiosk is not being used by a user.
  • the doors to the medical kiosk can be closed and/or locked to prevent a user from entering the medical kiosk during a sanitizing process; however, this is not required.
  • front panel 150 includes a registration station 230.
  • the registration station is illustrated as including a touch screen 232, a display screen 234, and an optional frame 236 that such components can be mounted thereto.
  • the shape of the frame, when used, is non-limiting.
  • the frame, when used, can be designed to be easily removed from the front panel to enable servicing, repair, replacement, etc. of one or more components of the registration station; however, this is not required.
  • the registration station can also or alternatively include other or optional features (e.g., additional display screen, additional touch screen, lights, buttons, switches, camera, speakers, microphone, keyboard, scanner, receiver, transmitter, credit card/debit card or other some other card reader, smart phone or other smart device reader/scanner, finger and/or eye scanner, shelf, printer, storage cavity, service access door, motion sensor, sound sensor, temperature sensor, logos, etc.).
  • the touch screen is generally used to allow a user to enter in information about the user (e.g., age, sex, contact information, payment information, medical history, medical issue, etc.).
  • the touch screen can be substituted for a keyboard; however, this not required.
  • the frame is designed to mount the touch screen at some angle (e.g., 10-80) relative to the front plane of the front panel 150 as illustrated in FIGURES 1, 2 and 5; however, this is not required.
  • the frame optionally includes one or more side sections 238, 240 that can include one or more other or optional features of the registration station. As can be appreciated, one or more other or optional features of the registration station can also or alternatively be located on other regions of the registration station.
  • the touch screen can display various types of information (e.g., electronic keyboard, instructions on how to register, questions that are displayed during registration, instructions during registration, information displayed to user during registration, various templates, various menus, various lists of information, etc.).
  • the medical kiosk can be designed to accept voice commands during the registration process; however, this is not required.
  • the display screen can be used to provide various types of information (e.g., registration information, information input by the user, advertising information, information about the medical kiosk, information about wait time for a medical kiosk, information as to the order of users waiting to use the medical kiosk, information about whether a medical kiosk is available or in use, cable TV, satellite TV, local broadcast TV, infomercial, medical programs, DVD materials, Blu-ray materials, video streaming, etc.).
  • a user enters payment information at the registration station (e.g., swipes a credit or debit card, etc.); however, it can be appreciated that payment information can also or alternatively be entered inside the medical kiosk, at the optional attendant station, wirelessly or over a network via a smart phone or other device or by a computer connected to a network, etc. If an attendant is available, the attendant can assist a user during the registration process; however, this is not required.
  • the medical kiosk includes a single registration station; however, this is not required.
  • the registration station can alternatively be located inside the medical kiosk, at the attendant station, on other panels or sidewalls of the medical kiosk, or located remotely from the medical kiosk (e.g., central registration center for use with multiple medical kiosks, etc.).
  • the interior chamber of the medical kiosk includes a front interior panel 300.
  • the front interior panel 300 can be connected to front panels 140 and/or 150.
  • the front interior panel can be pivotally connected to front panel 140 to enable the front interior panel to be moved away from front panel 150; however, this is not required.
  • the movement of the front interior panel can be used to allow access to the components (e.g.
  • the front interior panel can include a lock; however, this is not required.
  • the front of the front interior panel can include a desk top 302 that is used to support one or more touch screens 310, touch pads or keyboards positioned on the desk top. The shape, thickness and size of the desk top are non-limiting.
  • the desk top is illustrated as secured to or formed on the front interior panel 300; however, this is not required.
  • the desk top can have one or more support legs, not shown; however, this is not required.
  • the one or more touch screens, touch pads, keyboards, etc. on the desk top can be secured to the desk top; however, this is not required.
  • the desk top is illustrated as sloping downward toward the front edge; however, this is not required.
  • the size, shape and thickness of the one or more touch screens, touch pads, keyboards, etc. are non-limiting.
  • One or more monitors or display screens 320 can be positioned on the front of the interior front panel. As can be appreciated, one or more monitors or display screens can be positioned on other or additional locations in the medical kiosk. The shape, size and thickness of the one or more monitors are non-limiting.
  • the monitor is generally used to view the one or more medical providers when the user is located in the medical kiosk.
  • the one or more monitors can also or alternatively display other or additional information (e.g., instructions, questions, general medical information, time, output or results of examination of user, vitals information, results from the medical devices, advertisements, information about the medical kiosk, information being displayed and/or entered by the user on the touchscreen, etc.).
  • the one or more cameras can have other or additional functions (e.g., determine height of user when standing on scale or other locations in the medical kiosk, view one or more regions of user so as to provide a medical examination of the user in the medical kiosk, monitor occupancy of the medical kiosk, provide security monitoring for the medical kiosk, etc.).
  • the one or more monitors or display screens 320 in the medical kiosk can also be used to replay one or more portions of the video conference between the user and medical provider after the secession with the medical provider has ended; however, this is not required. Such a feature, when available, enables the user to review or again listen to instruction, advice, etc. provided by the medical provider to the user.
  • This video playback feature when available, can be limited to being viewed by the user while the user remains in the medical kiosk, or can also or alternatively be accessed be the user after the user exits the medical kiosk; however, this is not required. If the user can optionally access the recorded video conference outside the medical kiosk, the video file can 1) be accessed from some central server, 2) electronically sent to a personal computer, mobile device, tablet, laptop, etc., and/or 3) mailed to the user (e.g., DVD, Blu-ray disk, video tape, USB jump drive, etc.).
  • One or more speakers 330 can be positioned on the front interior panel of the medical kiosk. As can be appreciated, one or more speakers can be positioned on other or additional locations in the medical kiosk.
  • the speakers can be used to enable a user in the medical kiosk to listen to what the medical provider is saying to the user.
  • One or more microphones are generally included in the medical kiosk to enable the user to verbally communicate with the medical provider.
  • the medical kiosk can optionally include a braille keyboard and/or reader to enable the visually and/or hearing impaired to communicate with a medical provider while in the medical kiosk.
  • the speakers can also or alternatively be used to play background music, sound an alarm, etc.
  • a headphone jack 340 can be provided on the interior front panel and/or other locations in the medical kiosk to enable headphones to be connected to the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the interior front panel and/or other locations in the medical kiosk can include one or more data ports (e.g., UBS, Ethernet, Firewire, etc.) to enable medical devices, storage devices, smart phones, computers, tablets, and/or other devices to be connected to the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the data port could be used by a patient, to download and/or upload information to a medical device on a patient (e.g., heart monitor, heart pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, etc.).
  • the front interior panel 300 can optionally include one or more air vents 350.
  • the one or more air vents when used, can enable air to enter or exit an interior location positioned between the front wall panels and the front interior panel to thereby provide circulation in the medical kiosk.
  • Such interior location can include one or more fans to draw air through the one or more vent and into the interior location; however, this is not required.
  • the interior location can include a computer 360, a router, a server, a battery backup, a harddrive, medical devices, electronic locks, displays, speakers, camera, headphone jack, Bluetooth devices, lights, pumps, devices, printer, etc. Such devices can generate heat during operation, thus the air flow can be used to provide cooling for such devices.
  • the front interior panel can include one or more equipment chambers 370 can be positioned on or near the front interior wall.
  • the equipment chambers are used to store one or more medical devices (e.g., stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, dermascope, spirometer, pulse oximeter, heating pad, magnifying glass, tongue depressor, tweezers, blood glucometer etc.).
  • the one or more equipment chambers can also or alternatively be used to include other types of materials (e.g., tissue, Band-Aid, gauze, cotton ball, disinfecting wipe, cortisone cream, antibiotic cream/ointment, cotton swab, fabric wrap, etc.).
  • the one or more equipment chambers generally include a door 372 to limit access to the one or more equipment chambers; however, this is not required.
  • the door when used, can be manually openable/closeable, and/or the doors can be controllably opened/closed remotely by the medical provider and/or attendant. Generally, the doors are controllably opened and/or unlocked by the medical provider during the examination of the user in the medical kiosk. After the user has left the medical kiosk, the attendant can enter the medical kiosk, and then clean the medical equipment that was handled or used by the prior user and/or dispose of and/or replace items that were used and/or handled by the prior user.
  • One or more types of medical equipment can be designed to transmit information by wire or wirelessly to electronic components in the medical kiosk and/or to the remotely located medical provider.
  • six equipment chambers having doors are included in the medical kiosk, three on each side of the desk top 300.
  • a larger or smaller number of equipment chambers can be used.
  • some or all of the equipment chambers can be absent doors.
  • the doors on the six equipment chambers are designed to be unlocked and/or opened remotely by the medical provider and/or during the taking of vitals by the patient.
  • Each of the six equipment chambers is designed to include a different piece of medical equipment, namely a stethoscope 380, an otoscope 390, a thermometer 400, a dermascope 410, a spirometer 420, and a pulse oximeter 430.
  • a larger or smaller number of medical equipment can be used in the medical kiosk and/or different types of medical equipment can be included in the medical kiosk.
  • FIGURE 13 there is illustrated an alternative configuration for the medical kiosk 100 of the present invention.
  • floor 110, doors 190, panels 140, 150, 160 and 170, ceiling 210, ramp 120, bench 130 and UV sanitizer 220 are absent from the medical kiosk.
  • the attendant desk 200 may also be absent.
  • the medical kiosk 100 can be placed in a private room and/or some other location.
  • the medical kiosk includes a registration station 230 that can be the same or similar as the registration station described above.
  • the medical kiosk can include front wall panels 140 and 150 or a single wall front wall panel.
  • the medical kiosk includes interior front panel 300 which can be the same or similar to interior front panel 300 as described above in FIGURES 1 and 8-11.
  • the interior front panel can be pivotally connected to the one or more front wall panels; however, this is not required.
  • the interior front panel may or may not include a Physician Screen 340. If interior front panel is the same or similar to interior front panel 300 as described above in FIGURES 1 and 8-11, then the user can have a teleconference with a medical provider. However, if interior front panel does include a Physician Screen 340 and one or more other components (e.g., speakers 330, headphone jack 340, etc.), then the user may only be able to collect one or more vitals and then proceed to another location to visit a medical provider.
  • a Physician Screen 340 e.g., speakers 330, headphone jack 340, etc.
  • the medical kiosk can also be absent the desk top, medical device compartments, Patient Screen and the like such that the medical kiosk primarily includes the registration station 230 to enable a user to check-in for a visit with a medical provider.
  • the medical kiosk of the present invention can be used in other ways to provide medical services to a user.
  • the medical kiosk and method for using the medical kiosk are a novel and advanced healthcare delivery system wherein patients and physicians can engage in real-time interactive consultations, providing convenient and affordable healthcare services.
  • the medical kiosk includes the latest technologies in medical devices, video conferencing, and VOIP telephony so that the medical kiosk can extend traditional healthcare to convenient retail pharmacy locations or other locations in a user's neighborhood, therein enabling a user to see a medical provider and obtain a prescription, if required, in a fast and convenient manner.
  • the medical kiosk and medical method can be used to provide primary and/or urgent care services in four (4) simple steps:
  • Step 2 Medical provider receives eligible request and accepts and/or is assigned to patient.
  • Step 3 - Patient visits the medical kiosk and has a private appointment with a doctor via the Patient Screen.
  • Email, twitter, Facebook, test, and/or mail reminders can be sent to the user regarding scheduled and/or follow-up visits.
  • the medical provider and/or attendant can schedule a visit with another medical provider and/or admit the user to the hospital, contact an ambulance, etc. during or after the visit to the medical kiosk.
  • a visit summary can be printed out and/or sent to the patient.
  • the medical kiosk and method for using the medical kiosk can have other or additional features.
  • PHR Personal Health Record
  • Appointment load can be shared with other doctors regardless of location.
  • the medical kiosk is designed to be a comfortable, self-contained, secure, sanitary, soundproof kiosk that is approximately 5 feet wide and 9 1 ⁇ 2 feet long; however, it can have other dimensions.
  • the medical kiosk can be made of extruded plastics and related components.
  • the interior of the medical kiosk can contain one or more of the following integrated medical devices:
  • Otoscope - for examining the middle ear, exterior ear, nasal passages, mouth and throat.
  • a medical attendant e.g., medical assistant, nurse assistant, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, etc. who resides outside the medical kiosk can be responsible for answering user questions, assisting with user registration/payment, thoroughly clean the medical kiosk after each use, and restock and/or reset the medical kiosk after each use.
  • the cleaning of the medical kiosk can include sanitizing the seat, touch screen, floor, walls, seat, and all instruments as well as ensuring the medical kiosk is free of debris and any patient belongings.
  • the medical kiosk can also be designed to be automatically sterilized after one or more users use the medical kiosk by utilizing a chemical mist sterilization technology and /or UV sterilization technology.
  • the medical attendant can also ensure that any insurance forms required by the user/patient for reimbursement are provided via a printer or some other means contained in the exterior and/or interior of the medical kiosk.
  • the medical kiosk can also contain one or more computers, which are connected to the internet and powers the one or more monitors and/or other type of equipment in the medical kiosk; however, this is not required.
  • the exterior monitor on the medical kiosk can be used for patient registration and appointment selection that can be conducted in a touch screen format.
  • Patient Application - this application is used by the patient to register with a medical kiosk and also captures the patient's medical history and/or vitals. It includes all the information required to administer clinical services to the patient. This includes financial billing information and a Healthspot Electronic Medical Record (EMR), which can be accessed by the patient and the medical providers.
  • EMR Healthspot Electronic Medical Record
  • Integrated videoconferencing software supports the live patient- clinician interaction required for delivery of the clinical services. It uses a secure connection to the servers and the provider via an internet connection.
  • the users/patients may go through one or more of the following steps:
  • Jane Doe is not feeling well, suffering from severe nasal congestion and "cold symptoms" for several days. She realizes she should seek care, but finds it frustrating to schedule an appointment with her primary care physician and knows that this is not an appropriate reason to visit her local ER. However, she recently became aware of a medical kiosk in her neighborhood grocery store, and decides to drive to the store a few minutes from her home to see if she can get a walk-in appointment. Upon arrival, Jane is met by the attendant who helps her register at the exterior of the medical kiosk for the next available appointment in a few minutes. She completes the basic information about her medical condition in a short guided questionnaire via the monitor on the exterior of the terminal.
  • the intake questionnaire captures demographic information that can include some or all of the following information: name, address, gender, race, native language, age, birthdate, fingerprint, simple medical history/medications, current symptoms, allergies, medical condition, medications currently used, preferred pharmacy, insurance information, and a debit/credit card payment and/or some other types of payment for the visit, and/or time of next available visit in kiosk. Information is gathered and stored securely to facilitate future visits. Jane then has a seat at a small waiting area near the medical kiosk. When the appointment prior Jane's ends by another user, Jane witnesses the attendant cleaning the appropriate surface areas of the interior of the medical kiosk, and the changing the protective covers of the instruments that were used.
  • This check-in can occur with the registration station on the kiosk and/or with the medical attendant.
  • the medical attendant escorts the patient into the medical kiosk.
  • the medical assistant also fits a blood pressure cuff on the patient, connects the blood pressure cuff to the medical kiosk, and then begins the vital capture process for the patient.
  • the medical attendant may or may not be present during the complete vitals capture process.
  • the weight and temperature of the patient is also collected.
  • the Patient Application provides information to the patient on how to proceed with the vitals capture process.
  • the patient presses a button or indicates in some other manner that the patient is ready to proceed with the teleconference with the medical provider.
  • the medical provider can view Jane's medical history, current medications, symptoms and/or any other information that Jane's entered during the registration process.
  • the medical provider can also view the results of the vitals that were captured during the vitals capture process.
  • the medical provider selects the option to create such connection.
  • the medical provide then appears on the Provider Screen in the medical kiosk and the patient appears on the screen being used by the medical provider.
  • the medical provider can then question and examine Jane during the teleconference.
  • the medical provider After the medical provider has spoken to Jane, he suspects a possible sinus infection. The medical provider then clicks on a button on the Provider Application which causes a door to a medical device cavity or compartment on the medical kiosk to open for the otoscope. The medical provider then instructs Jane to gently insert the device in her nose and takes a picture of her nasal mucosa. The picture is displayed on the medical provider's screen and optionally displayed on the Patient and/or Provider screen in the medical kiosk for Jane to see. The medical provider proceeds to instruct Jane to use the instrument to look in her ears and throat. The medical provider views the pictures and determines that the throat and nasal passages are inflamed which is indicative of an upper respiratory infection. Based on her symptoms and the examination, the medical provider tells Jane he believes that she has a sinus infection.
  • Some of the non-limiting features of the medical kiosk are: • Integrated Medical Devices.
  • Thermometer - e.g., temperature taken via ear, temperature taken via ear, IR thermometer to scan head or other area of body, etc.
  • Scale built into the patient seat or floor for measuring the patient's weight.
  • Otoscope for examining the middle ear, exterior ear, nasal passages, mouth and throat.
  • Stethoscope for evaluation of heart, lung and bowel sounds.
  • Blood Pressure Cuff to measure blood pressure
  • E G which provides a snapshot of the heart rhythm and data regarding stress or injury to the heart muscle.
  • Blood Glucose measurement device and/or monitor to measure blood glucose levels.
  • Retinal scan device to view structures in the eye.
  • Dermascope to view the skin and/or throat.
  • Patient Waiting Area - Can include a small area to put a few chairs outside the medical kiosk to act as a waiting area.
  • Fi hot spot can partner with an ISP of choice (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc.).
  • ISP ISP of choice
  • HIPAA Compliant Design - HIPAA requires patient information to be secure. This will mean the medical kiosk will generally be sound proof and a passerby cannot see in and see any patient information.
  • the medical kiosk generally is fully enclosed and lockable, but can allow exterior access in case of emergency.
  • a sterilization technology can be used in the medical kiosk.
  • One type of sterilization system that can be used is a built-in sanitizing misting system that dispenses from a series of misters between every appointment.
  • Another or additional sterilization system that can be used is a UV lighting system that can be blasted between appointments.
  • Other techniques and technologies can also or alternatively be used.
  • the attendant can have the ability to activate one or more sterilization systems (e.g., via button, computer, etc.). The attendant can be required to keep track of records about the sanitization process and can ensure that the doors to the medical kiosk are closed/locked during the sterilization process.
  • Video/Audio Conferencing The patient will communicate with the medical provider via video and audio conferencing technology. This environment can make the patient feel as close to the medical provider as actually being present as possible.
  • a two-way glass can be used to place the camera in the center of the monitor to keep the patient looking head on, versus the Skype and current video conferencing solutions that keep users looking at the camera and back to the monitor.
  • Flexible Access The medical kiosk should have a large enough door to accommodate a wheel chair. It should also be large enough inside to allow a parent to sit with a child and not feel constrained.
  • the medical kiosk will be small enough to fit in most locations (e.g., 4-6 ft. wide and 7-10 ft. length).
  • the interior of the medical kiosk can be designed to be cleaner, sleeker, nicer, more luxurious, than the experience they get at the average doctor's office.
  • the medical kiosk can include the latest medical devices and update such medical devices in a more rapid manner than the average doctors' office.
  • the medical kiosk can include a mounting rail type system that allows medical devices in the medical kiosk to be easily accessed by the user.
  • An indicator such as a light, can be used to notify which medical device is to be used by the user.
  • Open design feels spacious -
  • the medical kiosk is generally designed to feel bigger than it is such as by providing a glass window that wraps around the back half of the kiosk.
  • the medical kiosk can include an integrated credit card swipe for payment, and a signature pad for medical authorization.
  • An integrated printer can be included in the medical kiosk to print medical and insurance forms and/or receipts and/or prescription.
  • the printer can also print coupons based upon diagnosis to promote product sales.
  • Our software can be included to inform the attendant of low paper in the paper.
  • Video Playback - The recorded medical session can be partially or fully reviewed by the user to enable the user to again listen to information, instructions and/or advise from the medical provider.
  • the video playback feature can also or alternatively be used for auditing purposes, compliance purposes, security purposes, quality control purposes, etc.

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L'invention concerne un kiosque médical conçu pour fournir des services de télémédecine, des services d'inscription et/ou des services de prescription pour un utilisateur. Le kiosque médical peut comprendre un système de vidéoconférence pour utilisateur qui est conçu pour permettre à l'utilisateur d'avoir une téléconférence en temps réel ou en temps quasi-réel avec un dispensateur de soins médicaux situé à distance du kiosque médical.
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