Device and system for implementing advance directives
First Claim
1. An Advance Directives portable combined identification unit system comprising:
- at least one biometric or non-biometric identification device,a display screen,a keyboard,a speaker and microphone,at least one camera,a docking unit,a power source,an electronic communications link to at least one of a computer server, a Personal Data Containment System device for identity verification and access to patient information, an information display workstation.
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Abstract
The invention provides a system for effectively implementing a patient'"'"'s specific wishes (advance directives) regarding medical care even in a setting where the patient is incapacitated or is unable to communicate directly with care providers. In one implementation an Advance Directives portable combined identification unit device or equivalent device is employed to register and access a patient'"'"'s wishes concerning limitations on health care measures to be applied when the patient is unresponsive. The patient'"'"'s Advance Directives and identification material such as biometric information may be stored on a server (including the Cloud) or on a Personal Data Containment System device such as a RFID-enabled chip, a flash drive, a phone Application, etc. The Advance Directives information can be accessed by an automated code robot device which may result in alterations to protocol-driven medical procedures such as CPR and defibrillation.
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17 Claims
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1. An Advance Directives portable combined identification unit system comprising:
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at least one biometric or non-biometric identification device, a display screen, a keyboard, a speaker and microphone, at least one camera, a docking unit, a power source, an electronic communications link to at least one of a computer server, a Personal Data Containment System device for identity verification and access to patient information, an information display workstation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A Personal Data Containment System device comprising:
a portable, secure data storage unit accessible by physical or wireless means that stores the patient'"'"'s advance directives and identifying biometric information. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. An automated code robot device comprising:
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an adjustable-height, motorized plunger, at least one patient monitoring devices including, but not limited to, an end tidal CO2 monitor, an oxygen saturation monitor, an automatic blood pressure cuff, an electrolyte and blood chemical monitor, a heart monitor, a gas monitor, a defibrillator and pacemaker device, a fluid delivering device, a fluid extraction device outlets for replaceable items including, but not limited to, IV tubing and defibrillator pads, a robotic arm for drilling, acquiring samples, administering fluids and drugs, a docking port for mounting an advance directive combined identification unit, a display, a speaker and microphone, at least one camera, a biometric reader, a control panel, dials and an access panel for on-site medical personnel to operate or override the code robot, computer algorithms that implement advance cardiac life support protocol measures per current American Heart Association or American College of Cardiology guidelines including patient data collected by code robot sensors, data input from medical personnel, personalized advance directives of each patient. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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- 11. An Advance Directives application implemented on a fixed or portable computer device, wherein the application enables the user of the computer device to activate and contact the Emergency Medical System and 911 either for the user or another individual and thereby facilitating an expedited process of identifying a patient in the field and treating the patient using a level of care consistent with the patient'"'"'s wishes.
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16. A method for enhancing availability of Advance Directives and relevant health information to authorized users by securely storing the information on at least one of a local computer device, a central database.
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17. A database system which stores personalized emergency care plans and wishes of individual enrollees in a manner that allows retrieval of said information based on precise patient identification by EMS personnel in real time when emergency care is being provided.
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