Method for improving patient compliance with a medical program
First Claim
1. A method for improving patient compliance with a medical program, the method comprising the steps:
- a) providing a portable medical device means providing a medication storing means, a medication accessing means, a dispensed medication counting means, and a medical device wave energy communicating means;
b) sequencing a counter of the dispensed medication counting means each time the medication accessing means is manipulated for access to the medication storing means;
c) establishing a data set comprising each new numerical value of the counter and a corresponding time and date of the numerical value of the counter;
d) repetitively transmitting a wave energy signal corresponding to each newly established data set for a selected period of transmission time, the transmission time period chosen to assure a selected probability of the receipt of said wave energy signal by a base station.
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Abstract
A medical system method comprises steps in using portable medication dispensing and data taking devices for use by an out-patient, and which communicate with a base station, typically within the patients'"'"' home. The base station communicates periodically with a remote control station which downloads a medical schedule to the base station and thereby to the portable devices, and also receives usage and medical state information from the patient through the portable devices and the base station. A transmission repetition protocol is used which provides a high degree of confidence that patient information will be received by the remote station. The remote station monitors patient activities and status and provides reports as well as refill requests when supplies are low. Presentations to the patient are provided by Internet or other simplified technique including showing history graphics while describing important features and recommending purchases of supplies and medications.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for improving patient compliance with a medical program, the method comprising the steps:
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a) providing a portable medical device means providing a medication storing means, a medication accessing means, a dispensed medication counting means, and a medical device wave energy communicating means;
b) sequencing a counter of the dispensed medication counting means each time the medication accessing means is manipulated for access to the medication storing means;
c) establishing a data set comprising each new numerical value of the counter and a corresponding time and date of the numerical value of the counter;
d) repetitively transmitting a wave energy signal corresponding to each newly established data set for a selected period of transmission time, the transmission time period chosen to assure a selected probability of the receipt of said wave energy signal by a base station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for improving patient compliance with a medical program, the method comprising the steps:
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a) providing a portable medical device means providing a medical state sensing means, a medical state value recording means, and a medical device wave energy communicating means;
b) recording the medical state each time the medical state sensing means is manipulated for sensing the medical state;
c) establishing a data set comprising each new value of the medical state and a corresponding time and date of the numerical value of the counter;
d) repetitively transmitting a wave energy signal corresponding to each newly established data set for a selected period of transmission time, the transmission time period chosen to assure a selected probability of the receipt of said wave energy signal by a base station. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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