Electronic linkage of associated data within the electronic medical record
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1. A computer-implemented method of defining an association between different data elements from disparate sources of data, comprising:
- receiving, and storing in a database, an input from a user linking a plurality of different data elements from disparate data sources;
receiving a further input from the user on specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, and on a comparative statistical strength of each of said specific association relationships, and storing said further input in said database;
wherein said comparative statistical strength includes a degree of relationship of each of said specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, said degree of relationship of each said specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements being chosen from the following options;
a possible relationship, a likelihood of a relationship, and a definite relationship;
receiving a still further input from the user on how said plurality of different data elements are associated, and storing said still further input in said database;
wherein said still further input from the user on how said plurality of different data elements are associated includes at least one of the following options;
a cause and effect relationship, essentially equivalent, or definitely different,wherein said input, said further input, and said still further input are carried out through an input device including at least one of an electronic stylus, a computer mouse, or a keyboard;
analyzing, using a processor, said plurality of different data elements and said specific association relationships with respect to clinical data on a patient inputted into said database, to further define said specific association relationships; and
validating said specific association relationships based on said analysis of said plurality of different data elements with respect to said clinical data, and on a clinical diagnosis of a patient.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a mechanism to define an association between different data elements from disparate sources of data and databases, and different database elements, and track that association over time. This mechanism track multiples related data elements throughout the continuum of an individual patient'"'"'s medical record and identifies consistent data relationships across large patient populations.
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1. A computer-implemented method of defining an association between different data elements from disparate sources of data, comprising:
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receiving, and storing in a database, an input from a user linking a plurality of different data elements from disparate data sources; receiving a further input from the user on specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, and on a comparative statistical strength of each of said specific association relationships, and storing said further input in said database; wherein said comparative statistical strength includes a degree of relationship of each of said specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, said degree of relationship of each said specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements being chosen from the following options;
a possible relationship, a likelihood of a relationship, and a definite relationship;receiving a still further input from the user on how said plurality of different data elements are associated, and storing said still further input in said database; wherein said still further input from the user on how said plurality of different data elements are associated includes at least one of the following options;
a cause and effect relationship, essentially equivalent, or definitely different,wherein said input, said further input, and said still further input are carried out through an input device including at least one of an electronic stylus, a computer mouse, or a keyboard; analyzing, using a processor, said plurality of different data elements and said specific association relationships with respect to clinical data on a patient inputted into said database, to further define said specific association relationships; and validating said specific association relationships based on said analysis of said plurality of different data elements with respect to said clinical data, and on a clinical diagnosis of a patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A computer system which defines an association between different data elements from disparate sources of data, comprising:
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at least one memory which contains at least one program which comprises the steps of; receiving, and storing in a database, an input from a user linking a plurality of different data elements from disparate data sources; receiving a further input from the user on specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, and on a comparative statistical strength of each of said specific association relationships, and storing said further input in said database; wherein said comparative statistical strength includes a degree of relationship of each of said specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, said degree of relationship of each said specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements being chosen from the following options;
a possible relationship, a likelihood of a relationship, and a definite relationship;receiving a still further input from the user on how said plurality of different data elements are associated, and storing said still further input in said database; wherein said still further input from the user on how said plurality of different data elements are associated includes at least one of the following options;
a cause and effect relationship, essentially equivalent, or definitely different,wherein said input, said further input, and said still further input are carried out through an input device including at least one of an electronic stylus, a computer mouse, or a keyboard; analyzing, using a processor, said plurality of different data elements and said specific association relationships with respect to clinical data on a patient inputted into said database, to further define said specific association relationships; and validating said specific association relationships based on said analysis of said plurality of different data elements with respect to said clinical data, and on a clinical diagnosis of a patient; and at least one processor which executes the program.
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23. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing executable code which defines an association between different data elements from disparate sources of data, comprising:
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receiving, and storing in a database, an input from a user linking a plurality of different data elements from disparate data sources; receiving a further input from the user on specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, and on a comparative statistical strength of each of said specific association relationships, and storing said further input in said database; wherein said comparative statistical strength includes a degree of relationship of each of said specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, said degree of relationship of each said specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements being chosen from the following options;
a possible relationship, a likelihood of a relationship, and a definite relationship;receiving a still further input from the user on how said plurality of different data elements are associated, and storing said still further input in said database; wherein said still further input from the user on how said plurality of different data elements are associated includes at least one of the following options;
a cause and effect relationship, essentially equivalent, or definitely different,wherein said input, said further input, and said still further input are carried out through an input device including at least one of an electronic stylus, a computer mouse, or a keyboard; analyzing, using a processor, said plurality of different data elements and said specific association relationships with respect to clinical data on a patient inputted into said database, to further define said specific association relationships; and validating said specific association relationships based on said analysis of said plurality of different data elements with respect to said clinical data, and on a clinical diagnosis of a patient.
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24. A computer-implemented method of defining an association between different data elements from disparate sources of data, comprising:
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receiving, and storing in a database, an input from a user linking a plurality of different data elements from disparate data sources; receiving a further input from the user on specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, and on a comparative statistical strength of each of said specific association relationships, and storing said further input in said database, said specific association relationships including at least one of an equivalence, a temporal association, an approximation, a causation, and a lack of relationship; wherein said input and said further input are carried out through an input device, wherein said comparative statistical strength includes a degree of relationship of each of said specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, said degree of relationship of each said specific association relationships between said plurality of different data elements, including at least one of a possible relationship, a likelihood of a relationship, a definite relationship, and a cause and effect relationship; analyzing, using a processor, said plurality of different data elements and said specific association relationships with respect to clinical data on a patient inputted into said database, to further define said specific association relationships; validating said specific association relationships based on said analysis of said plurality of different data elements with respect to said clinical data, and on a clinical diagnosis of a patient; automatically adding new specific association relationships to said database when said new specific association relationships are identified by the user; automatically generating a query to said database to identify any other previously defined specific association relationships related to said different data elements being linked; modifying, and storing in said database, any said previously defined specific association relationships to include any new data on at least said specific association relationships or said different data elements; creating, and storing in said database, a user context-specific association profile to prioritize said different data elements from said disparate data sources, and prioritize said specific association relationships; creating, and storing in said database, computer-program derived specific association relationships; wherein said specific association relationships are recorded in multiple databases in multiple facilities, and can be cross-referenced, the computer-implemented method further comprising; providing a feedback mechanism to users when conflicting data on said specific association relationships is recorded in said database; recording differing specific association relationships by different users in said database; and displaying said differing specific association relationships to users, on a display.
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