Method for entering, recording, distributing and reporting data
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1. A system for entering data by yes/no entries and producing at least one of a retrievable data base and a language text report of the entered data, the system comprising:
- a) a workstation comprising a computer, including a screen, capable of displaying a form capable of receiving entries of yes/no data, capable of accessing a computer and programmed to permit access by an authorized user;
b) a plurality of templates, each of the templates showing a plurality of relevant inquiries and capable of accepting data entry as yes/no entries by a user, said templates being accessible on the workstation or on a computer accessible by the workstation;
c) a system access display programmed on the workstation or accessible by the workstation and providing the capability for a user to access a selected database or a selected template;
d) a plurality of modifiers related to and associated with designated inquiries on at least a portion of the templates and at least a portion of the specific sub-templates showing more detailed inquiries related to the inquiries on the templates and sub-templates for the entry of additional data;
e) a retrievable database for storing and retrieving entered data from at least one of the templates, sub-templates and modifiers; and
, f) a language program accessible by the workstation and capable of producing a language text report of the entered data.
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Abstract
An improved method for efficiently and accurately entering detailed data by yes/no entries so that the data is automatically recorded, optionally automatically distributed and optionally transformed into a readable prose report of the data, which is entered by yes/no markings.
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1. A system for entering data by yes/no entries and producing at least one of a retrievable data base and a language text report of the entered data, the system comprising:
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a) a workstation comprising a computer, including a screen, capable of displaying a form capable of receiving entries of yes/no data, capable of accessing a computer and programmed to permit access by an authorized user;
b) a plurality of templates, each of the templates showing a plurality of relevant inquiries and capable of accepting data entry as yes/no entries by a user, said templates being accessible on the workstation or on a computer accessible by the workstation;
c) a system access display programmed on the workstation or accessible by the workstation and providing the capability for a user to access a selected database or a selected template;
d) a plurality of modifiers related to and associated with designated inquiries on at least a portion of the templates and at least a portion of the specific sub-templates showing more detailed inquiries related to the inquiries on the templates and sub-templates for the entry of additional data;
e) a retrievable database for storing and retrieving entered data from at least one of the templates, sub-templates and modifiers; and
,f) a language program accessible by the workstation and capable of producing a language text report of the entered data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for distributing copies of medical records, the method comprising:
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a) entering the medical records into a medical record database;
b) entering a plurality of distribution options into a distribution database;
c) selecting a distribution option from the distribution database;
d) distributing medical records according to the selected distribution option; and
,e) retaining in a database a record of the distribution of the medical records for retrieval as required. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A system for distributing copies of medical records, the system comprising:
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a) a database containing the medical records;
b) a computer programmed to access the database and to distribute the medical records according to at least one selected distribution option via at least one communication means; and
,c) a database programmed to retain a record of the medical records sent the address to which the medical records were sent for retrieval upon request. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A method for generating easily readable English text from simple sentences, each of the sentences reporting a single data entry and optionally containing modifiers of one or more of the data entries comprising
a) selecting the words or phrases, which correspond to the reported data entries; -
b) selecting which words or phrases can be combined into a single sentence and selecting the order of the selected words or phrases;
c) limiting the number of words or phrases, which can be combined in a single sentence;
d) arranging the words or phrases so that modifiers modify only the designated word or phrase; and
,e) supplying the punctuation and conjuctives to create the English text. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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