Data collection and system management for patient-worn medical devices
First Claim
1. A method of monitoring patient medical information, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a medical device for monitoring patient medical information;
operatively connecting the medical device to the patient;
recording the patient medical information in a storage means of the medical device;
operatively connecting the medical device to a communications system;
transmitting the patient medical information to a health care provider by means of said communications system and recording the patient medical information in an information database; and
providing access to the patient medical information to individuals.
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Abstract
A method and system of monitoring information received from a patient-worn medical device is disclosed. A medical device, such as a portable or implantable device, collects patient and operational information, which information is transmitted to central location, such as a doctor'"'"'s office or device manufacturer'"'"'s location. The data collected can be analyzed to monitor both the patient health parameters as well as the operation of the device. Trend analysis can be performed in order for a physician to diagnose the patient'"'"'s health and a medical device technician can insure correct functioning of the device itself. Communication between the central location and the medical device is preferably done through a modem connection, and software and other updates can be automatically transmitted to the medical device during data download from the device to the central location. Physicians and technicians can access the central location from any home or office computer via the internet.
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1. A method of monitoring patient medical information, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a medical device for monitoring patient medical information;
operatively connecting the medical device to the patient;
recording the patient medical information in a storage means of the medical device;
operatively connecting the medical device to a communications system;
transmitting the patient medical information to a health care provider by means of said communications system and recording the patient medical information in an information database; and
providing access to the patient medical information to individuals. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A system for monitoring patient medical information, the system comprising:
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a medical device operatively attached to a patient for monitoring and storing medical parameters;
a communications network;
means for connecting the medical device to the communication network;
a patient database;
means for connecting the patient database to the communication network; and
means for exchanging information between the medical device and the patient database. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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