System and method for assessing physician performance using robust multivariate techniques of statistical analysis
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1. A method for assessing data associated with physician performance using robust multivariate techniques of statistical analysis comprising:
- collecting data relating to a patient physician contact;
storing the data in a database;
generating a plurality of data units from the patient-physician contact, each data unit comprising information relating to a single diagnosis and the characteristics of the patient;
identifying all data units in which a diagnosis for an ailment was given;
categorizing by ailment the data units in which a diagnosis was given;
associating the data units in which a correct diagnosis was not given with one of the data units in which a correct diagnosis was given, thereby categorizing all data units by ailment; and
,analyzing all data units relating to a particular ailment using robust multivariate techniques in order to establish a probable transition sequence comprising a plurality of diagnoses which may be given before diagnosing the ailment, the probable transition sequence defining the standard of care for the treatment of that ailment.
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A system (10) is provided for assessing physician performance using robust multivariate techniques of statistical analysis. System (10) includes a database (14) operable to store data relating to at least one patient-physician contact. An evaluator (18) is coupled to the database (14). The evaluator (18) is operable to evaluate the data stored in the database (14) using robust multivariate techniques of statistical analysis in order to identify outliers in the data and establish a dynamic standard of care.
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1. A method for assessing data associated with physician performance using robust multivariate techniques of statistical analysis comprising:
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collecting data relating to a patient physician contact; storing the data in a database; generating a plurality of data units from the patient-physician contact, each data unit comprising information relating to a single diagnosis and the characteristics of the patient; identifying all data units in which a diagnosis for an ailment was given; categorizing by ailment the data units in which a diagnosis was given; associating the data units in which a correct diagnosis was not given with one of the data units in which a correct diagnosis was given, thereby categorizing all data units by ailment; and
,analyzing all data units relating to a particular ailment using robust multivariate techniques in order to establish a probable transition sequence comprising a plurality of diagnoses which may be given before diagnosing the ailment, the probable transition sequence defining the standard of care for the treatment of that ailment.
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2. A method for assessing the ability of a physician to efficiently diagnose an ailment, comprising the steps of:
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generating a plurality of transition probabilities; generating a probable transition sequence from the transition probabilities; generating at least one data unit from a patient- physician contact, the data unit comprising information relating to a single diagnosis and the characteristics of the patient; from the data units generated, reconstructing an actual transition sequence of diagnoses given by the physician before diagnosing the ailment; determining whether the actual transition sequence is the same as the probable transition sequence; informing a physician that he is performing in accordance with the established standard of care if the actual transition sequence is the same as the probable transition sequence; analyzing the actual transition sequence using multivariate techniques to determine whether the actual transition sequence is more efficient than the probable transition sequence; setting the probable transition sequence to the actual transition sequence to establish a higher standard of care, if the actual transition sequence is more efficient; and informing the physician that he is not performing in accordance with the reasonable standard of care, if the actual transition sequence is less efficient. - View Dependent Claims (3)
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