Devices, systems and methods for point-of-use medication control
First Claim
1. A method for controlling dispensing of medication, the method comprising:
- (a) holding at least one medication within a dispenser;
(b) alerting a patient that a dose of medication is to be taken or an optional dose of medication is available to be taken;
(c) confirming identification of the patient;
(d) dispensing a dose of medication for the patient;
(e) confirming removal of medication from the dispenser; and
(f) providing a location determination device with the dispenser to permit locating the dispenser; and
(g) disabling functionality of the dispenser based upon a predetermined criteria using at least one of;
a breath sensor for determining a breath alcohol level and the predetermined criteria comprises a maximum breath alcohol level;
oran interactive cognitive test and the predetermined criteria comprises a minimum cognitive level.
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Abstract
Devices and systems for controlling the dispensing of medication and methods for using the devices and systems are provided. The system can include a dispenser device capable of holding and delivering at least one medication. A controller can be operatively connected to the dispenser. The controller can automatically operate the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time. An electronic communication device for connecting the system to a remote facility can be provided. An identification verification device for restricting access to the system can be in communication with the controller of the system. A location determination device for determining the location of the system can also be provided.
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1. A method for controlling dispensing of medication, the method comprising:
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(a) holding at least one medication within a dispenser; (b) alerting a patient that a dose of medication is to be taken or an optional dose of medication is available to be taken; (c) confirming identification of the patient; (d) dispensing a dose of medication for the patient; (e) confirming removal of medication from the dispenser; and (f) providing a location determination device with the dispenser to permit locating the dispenser; and (g) disabling functionality of the dispenser based upon a predetermined criteria using at least one of; a breath sensor for determining a breath alcohol level and the predetermined criteria comprises a maximum breath alcohol level;
oran interactive cognitive test and the predetermined criteria comprises a minimum cognitive level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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