Customizable handheld computer data collection and report generation software
First Claim
1. A system for gathering and managing patient medical data in which a handheld computing device has a computer-readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of instruction sequences, which, when executed by a processor, cause the process to perform the steps of:
- executing a first module for gathering patient medical information, wherein said first module displays a plurality of customized template based data entry screens, a means for receiving medical data through remote transmission, and a means for creating a natural language report and a data point-based searchable database from said medical information, said natural language report having syntax and structure;
creating said customized template based data entry screens from customized template based data entry screen data received from a template manager having a means for substantially customizing said customized template based data entry screen data for use by said first module;
wherein at least one of said customized template based data entry screens correlates a set of modifiers to a body part; and
wherein said customized template based data entry screen data directs the function of said first module.
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Abstract
A software system for gathering and managing medical patient information is disclosed. The system has two components: a first computer module for gathering medical information using medical data entry screens, and a second computer module for creating customized medical data entry screens. The second module can create and customize virtually all aspect of the medical data entry screens. The present invention also allows users to create natural language reports from the medical data that has been gathered, and these reports can reviewed on the screen or through a print-out. Additionally, the data is stored is stored in database, with unique identifiers assigned to each data point, thereby facilitating data mining. The system also includes a matrix, a unique data entry tool that allows users to easily correlate body parts and modifiers. The system is designed to be used with handheld computing devices, and is especially suitable for use with emergency medical services, although it can be used in a variety of contexts.
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17 Claims
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1. A system for gathering and managing patient medical data in which a handheld computing device has a computer-readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of instruction sequences, which, when executed by a processor, cause the process to perform the steps of:
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executing a first module for gathering patient medical information, wherein said first module displays a plurality of customized template based data entry screens, a means for receiving medical data through remote transmission, and a means for creating a natural language report and a data point-based searchable database from said medical information, said natural language report having syntax and structure; creating said customized template based data entry screens from customized template based data entry screen data received from a template manager having a means for substantially customizing said customized template based data entry screen data for use by said first module; wherein at least one of said customized template based data entry screens correlates a set of modifiers to a body part; and wherein said customized template based data entry screen data directs the function of said first module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A software application for gathering and managing patient medical data, comprising:
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a first module for gathering patient medical information on a handheld computing device, said first module having a plurality of customized template based data entry screens, a means for receiving medical data through remote transmission, a means for receiving customized information, and a means for creating a natural language report and a data point-based searchable database from said medical information, wherein said natural language report has a syntax and a structure; a template manager for creating customized template based data entry screens for use by said first module; wherein the function of said first module is directed by said customized template based data entry screens; and wherein at least one of said customized template based data entry screens allows a user to correlate a set of modifiers with a body part. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for creating customized medical data input screens, comprising:
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a handheld computing device, said handheld computing device having loaded in memory a first module for gathering patient medical information, said first module having a customized medical data entry screen, said screen allowing a user to input patient medical information; a means for creating a natural language report and a searchable database from said medical information; a second module having a means for customizing said screen, said natural language report, and said searchable database; and wherein said customization means is template based.
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17. A system for gathering and managing patient medical data, comprising:
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a handheld computing device, said handheld computing device having a means of gathering specified regulatory data and having loaded in memory a computer module for gathering patient medical information, said module having a customized medical data entry screen, said screen allowing a user to input patient medical information; a matrix within said data entry screen, said matrix allowing a user to correlate a body part with a set of modifiers; a second module having a means for customizing said customized medical data entry screen and said matrix; and wherein said customization means is template based.
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