Automated System, Method and Apparatus for Providing Patient Information and Reminders Related to a Patient's Recovery Plan
First Claim
1. An automated method using a computer programmed to send reminders to a registered patient at determined intervals or events for providing a personalized recovery plan for a patient, the method comprising:
- registering the patient that received medical service;
receiving a patient treatment plan;
establishing an alert schedule for sending patient information for future medical services;
sending the patient information to at least one of patient designated recipients; and
updating patient treatment plan and/or patient information, if the designated recipient provides information,wherein registering comprises receiving said patient information from at least one of a patient medical service provider, a patient supporter, and a patient, andwherein the alert schedule is established based on the patient treatment plan.
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Abstract
The method and system is provided where patients and their designated family and friend supporters are provided with daily, interactive, recovery support for up to 90 days following their hospital discharge. By using internet, mobile, and traditional fixed-line communications, the present invention in conjunction with supporting staff will automatically follow-up with patients on a daily basis in order to identify potential problems as they emerge while simultaneously providing a personalized recovery plan that includes daily recovery guides, medication reminders, and condition specific education, all designed to improve a patient'"'"'s adherence to their doctor'"'"'s prescribed treatment.
By identifying recovery problems in their early stages and improving patient adherence to prescribed treatment, the present invention will lower the risk of re-hospitalization, improve quality of care, and lower overall health care costs.
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18 Claims
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1. An automated method using a computer programmed to send reminders to a registered patient at determined intervals or events for providing a personalized recovery plan for a patient, the method comprising:
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registering the patient that received medical service; receiving a patient treatment plan; establishing an alert schedule for sending patient information for future medical services; sending the patient information to at least one of patient designated recipients; and updating patient treatment plan and/or patient information, if the designated recipient provides information, wherein registering comprises receiving said patient information from at least one of a patient medical service provider, a patient supporter, and a patient, and wherein the alert schedule is established based on the patient treatment plan. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for providing a personalized recovery plan for a patient, the system comprising:
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a computer server programmed to provide patient related information to at least one recipient; and a recipient computer terminal programmed to provide patient related information from the server, wherein the computer server comprises a first controller that provides computer executable instructions to; receive patient treatment information, establish a schedule for providing patient'"'"'s information related to the patient treatment information, transmit, to at least one recipient, the patient information, and update the patient related information, wherein the recipient computer terminal comprises a second controller providing computer executable instructions to; receive, from the server, patient information, and transmit information to the server for updating the patient information, and wherein the server provides patient information to a recipient via an electronic communication network. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An apparatus for providing a personalized recovery plan for a patient, the apparatus comprising:
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a control unit that provides patient information to at least one recipient; and a storage unit that stores the patient information; wherein the control unit comprises executed programming instructions to; receive patient treatment information, establish a schedule for providing patient'"'"'s information related to the patient treatment information, transmit, to at least one recipient, the patient information, and update the patient information. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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