JP7804382B2 - Medical care information management system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a medical treatment-related information management system. For example, the present invention relates to a medical treatment-related information management system that stores medical treatment-related information related to an individual's medical treatment, including medical identification information, in association with personal identification information, acquires new medical treatment-related information from a medical treatment-related database to update the stored medical treatment-related information, and searches the stored medical treatment-related information using specified medical identification information as a search key to acquire a personal identification information collection, which is a collection of one or more relevant personal identification information.

In recent years, a number of systems and services have been developed and implemented that can assist in diagnosing patients' illnesses and determining treatment plans by providing and utilizing appropriate information to medical professionals such as doctors and pharmacists based on various health and medical information about patients, as well as systems and services that can improve patients' medication adherence.

For example, the invention described in Patent Document 1 has been proposed. This invention provides a medication-related information output device that outputs medication-related information based on a predetermined protocol in accordance with each patient's situation (e.g., medication-related situations), enabling appropriate and detailed medication instructions to be given in accordance with each patient's individual situation, regardless of the pharmacist's abilities (experience, drug knowledge, interpersonal skills, etc.).

Patent No. 5832048

However, there was a major issue in that the invention described in Patent Document 1 alone could not adequately meet the latest needs currently being met in the medical industry, such as the ability to perform a search using specific medical identification information as key information and obtain a collection of multiple patients that match that key information, a so-called "screening function." Therefore, a new invention idea that could adequately meet the above-mentioned latest needs was needed, and the medical industry was hoping for the early development of a medical care information management system that embodied such a new invention idea.

In light of the above-mentioned issues, the present invention aims to provide a medical care-related information management system that stores medical care-related information related to an individual's medical treatment, including medical care identification information, in association with personal identification information, acquires new medical care-related information from a medical care-related database to update the stored medical care-related information, and searches the stored medical care-related information using specified medical care identification information as a search key to acquire a personal identification information collection, which is a collection of one or more relevant personal identification information.

Specifically, the present invention provides a medical identification information storage unit that stores medical identification information, which is one or more of: drug identification information, which is information for identifying a drug or a group of drugs; personal behavior attribute identification information, which is information for identifying attributes related to an individual's behavior, including at least one of an individual's age, sex, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, health checkup results and/or medical examination results, vital signs, genetic information, whether or not the individual smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, and whether or not social support is present; injury/illness name identification information, which is information for identifying the name of an injury or illness; medical treatment identification information, which is information for identifying medical treatment used in a medical insurance claim computer processing system; and test result identification information, which is information for identifying the results of a physical examination; an individual identification information storage unit that stores personal identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying an individual; and medical treatment-related information, which is information related to the individual's medical treatment, including medical identification information, associated with the personal identification information. a medical information update unit that acquires new medical information from a medical-related database, which is one or more of a medical information management system or medical information management database, such as various databases related to health and medical care, an electronic medication history system, an electronic medical record system, a prescription computer, an online medical care system, an online medication instruction system, an electronic medicine notebook system, a diagnostic image storage system, an ordering system, a PHR system, an EHR system, or an EMR system, and updates the retained medical-related information; a search key receiving unit that acquires retained medical identification information in order to search for at least personal identification information in the retained medical-related information; a medical-related information search unit that searches the retained medical-related information using the medical identification information acquired by the search key receiving unit as a search key; and a personal identification information collection acquisition unit that acquires a personal identification information collection that is a collection of at least one personal identification information from the medical-related information acquired as a result of the search.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a medical care-related information management system in which the medical care-related information update unit includes new acquisition possibility determination means for determining whether new medical care-related information can be acquired from the medical care-related database, new medical care-related information acquisition means for acquiring the new medical care-related information when it is determined that new medical care-related information can be acquired, and update means for updating the medical care-related information held with the new medical care-related information acquired by the new medical care-related information acquisition means.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a medical care-related information management system in which the medical care-related information update unit has a confirmation notification output means for outputting a confirmation notification to check whether new medical care-related information exists in the medical care-related database at a predetermined timing.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a medical care-related information management system that has a medical care worker identification information storage unit that stores medical care worker identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying medical care workers and/or medical-related organizations, and the medical care identification information includes the medical care worker identification information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a medical care-related information management system that includes a personal attribute identification information storage unit that stores personal attribute identification information, which is information for identifying the personal attribute information, in association with personal identification information, and in which the medical identification information includes the personal attribute identification information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a medical care information management system in which the personal identification information includes at least one of the following: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol or number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a long-term care insurance number, and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a medical care information management system in which the drug identification information includes at least one of the following: drug price standard listed drug code (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare code), individual drug code (YJ code), and JAN code (standard type).

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a medical care-related information management system in which the medical professional identification information includes at least one or more of the following: personal identification number (My Number information), the symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, the number on the medical professional's license or qualification, a corporate number, and a medical institution code.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a medical care information management system in which the personal attribute identification information includes at least one of the following: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol or number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a long-term care insurance number, and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a medical care information management system in which the personal attribute information identified by the personal attribute identification information includes at least one or more of the following information: name, date of birth, sex, address, telephone number, email address, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, BMI (body mass index), health checkup results and/or medical examination results, genetic information, smoking and/or drinking status, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, presence or absence of social support, and living environment.

Furthermore, to realize the above-mentioned medical care-related information management system, we provide a method executed by the CPU in the medical care-related information management system, which is a computer, as well as an operating program for the medical care-related information management system that is written in a readable and executable manner on the computer.

Specifically, the present invention is a method executed by a CPU in a medical care-related information management system, which is a computer, and includes a medical care identification information retention step for retaining medical care identification information, which is one or more of: drug identification information, which is information for identifying a drug or a group of drugs; personal behavior attribute identification information, which is information for identifying attributes related to an individual's behavior, including at least one of an individual's age, sex, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, health checkup results and/or medical examination results, vital signs, genetic information, whether or not the individual smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, and whether or not social support is present; injury/illness name identification information, which is information for identifying the name of an injury or illness; medical care identification information, which is information for identifying medical care used in a medical insurance claim computer processing system; and test result identification information, which is information for identifying the results of a physical examination; a personal identification information retention step for retaining personal identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying an individual; and a step for storing information relating to the individual's medical care, including the medical identification information, in association with the personal identification information. The method includes a medical care-related information retention step for retaining related medical care-related information; a medical care-related information update step for acquiring new medical care-related information from a medical care-related database, which is one or more of a medical information management system or a medical information management database, such as various databases related to health and medical care, an electronic medication history system, an electronic medical record system, a prescription computer, an online medical care system, an online medication instruction system, an electronic medicine notebook system, a diagnostic image storage system, an ordering system, a PHR system, an EHR system, or an EMR system, and updating the retained medical care-related information; a search key reception step for acquiring retained medical identification information in order to search for at least personal identification information in the retained medical care-related information; a medical care-related information search step for searching the retained medical care-related information using the medical identification information acquired in the search key reception step as a search key; and a personal identification information collection acquisition step for acquiring a personal identification information collection that is a collection of at least one personal identification information from the medical care-related information acquired as a result of the search.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a method executed by a CPU in a medical care information management system, which is a computer, in which the medical care information update step includes a new acquisition possibility determination substep of determining whether new medical care information can be acquired from the medical care database, a new medical care information acquisition substep of acquiring the new medical care information if it is determined that new medical care information can be acquired, and an update substep of updating the medical care information held with the new medical care information acquired in the new medical care information acquisition substep.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a method executed by a CPU in a medical care information management system, which is a computer, in which the medical care information update step includes a confirmation notification output substep of outputting a confirmation notification to confirm whether new medical care information exists in the medical care database at a predetermined timing.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a method executed by a CPU in a medical care information management system, which is a computer, and includes a medical care worker identification information retention step for retaining medical care worker identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying medical care workers and/or medical care-related organizations, and the medical care identification information includes medical care worker identification information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a method executed by a CPU in a medical care information management system, which is a computer, and which includes a personal attribute identification information retention step for retaining personal attribute identification information, which is information for identifying the personal attribute information, which is attribute information of an individual, in association with personal identification information, and in which the medical identification information includes the personal attribute identification information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a method executed by a CPU in a medical care information management system, which is a computer, in which the personal identification information includes at least one or more of the following: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol or number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a nursing care insurance number, and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a method executed by a CPU in a medical care information management system, which is a computer, in which the drug identification information includes at least one of the following: a drug code listed in the drug price list (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare code), an individual drug code (YJ code), and a JAN code (standard type).

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a method executed by a CPU in a medical care information management system, which is a computer, in which the medical professional identification information includes at least one or more of the following: a personal identification number (My Number information), the symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, the number on the medical professional's license, a corporate number, and a medical institution code.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a method executed by a CPU in a medical care information management system, which is a computer, in which the personal attribute identification information includes at least one or more of the following: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol or number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a nursing care insurance number, and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides a method executed by a CPU in a medical care information management system, which is a computer, in which the personal attribute information identified by the personal attribute identification information includes at least one or more of the following information: name, date of birth, sex, address, telephone number, email address, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, BMI (body mass index), health checkup results and/or medical examination results, genetic information, smoking and/or drinking status, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family structure, presence or absence of social support, and living environment.

Specifically, the present invention provides a medical identification information holding step for holding medical identification information, which is one or more of: drug identification information, which is information for identifying a drug or a group of drugs; personal behavior attribute identification information, which is information for identifying attributes related to an individual's behavior, including at least one of an individual's age, sex, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, health checkup results and/or medical examination results, vital signs, genetic information, whether or not the individual smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, and whether or not social support is present; injury/illness name identification information, which is information for identifying an injury/illness name; treatment identification information, which is information for identifying treatment used in a medical prescription computer processing system; and test result identification information, which is information for identifying the results of a physical examination; an individual identification information holding step for holding personal identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying an individual; a treatment-related information holding step for holding treatment-related information, which is information related to the individual's treatment, including the medical identification information, in association with the personal identification information; and various health and medical care-related information. The operating program for a medical information management system is written so as to be readable and executable by a computer that includes: a medical information update step that acquires new medical information from a medical information management system, which is one or more of a medical information management system or a medical information management database, such as a medical information database, an electronic medication history system, an electronic medical record system, a prescription computer, an online medical treatment system, an online medication instruction system, an electronic medicine notebook system, a diagnostic image storage system, an ordering system, a PHR system, an EHR system, or an EMR system, and updates the retained medical information; a search key receiving step that acquires retained medical identification information to search for at least personal identification information in the retained medical information; a medical information search step that searches the retained medical information using the medical identification information acquired in the search key receiving step as a search key; and a personal identification information collection acquisition step that acquires a personal identification information collection that is a collection of at least one piece of personal identification information from the medical information acquired as a result of the search.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides an operating program for a medical-related information management system that is written in a manner readable and executable by a computer that is a medical-related information management system, wherein the medical-related information update step includes a new acquisition possibility determination substep of determining whether new medical-related information can be acquired from the medical-related database, a new medical-related information acquisition substep of acquiring the new medical-related information if it is determined that new medical-related information can be acquired, and an update substep of updating the medical-related information held with the new medical-related information acquired in the new medical-related information acquisition substep.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides an operating program for a medical care-related information management system, which is written in a manner readable and executable by a computer that includes a medical care-related information update step and a confirmation notification output substep that outputs a confirmation notification to confirm whether new medical care-related information exists in the medical care-related database at a predetermined timing.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides an operating program for a medical care-related information management system that is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer that includes a medical care worker identification information retention step for retaining medical care worker identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying medical care workers and/or medical-related organizations, and in which the medical care identification information includes the medical care worker identification information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides an operating program for a medical treatment-related information management system, which is written in a manner readable and executable by a computer that includes a personal attribute identification information retention step for retaining personal attribute identification information, which is information for identifying the personal attribute information, in association with personal identification information, and in which the medical treatment identification information includes the personal attribute identification information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides an operating program for a medical information management system that is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer that is a medical information management system, where the personal identification information includes at least one of the following: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol or number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a long-term care insurance number, and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides an operating program for a medical care information management system, which is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer-based medical care information management system, and in which the drug identification information includes at least one or more of the following: drug price standard listed drug code (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare code), individual drug code (YJ code), and JAN code (standard type).

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides an operating program for a medical care-related information management system that is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer-based medical care-related information management system, in which the medical care worker identification information includes at least one or more of the following: personal identification number (My Number information), the symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, the number on the medical care worker's license, corporate number, and medical institution code.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides an operating program for a medical care-related information management system, which is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer that is a medical care-related information management system, and in which the personal attribute identification information includes at least one of the following information: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol or number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a long-term care insurance number, and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information.

In addition to the above features, the present invention also provides an operating program for a medical information management system that is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer-based medical information management system, wherein the personal attribute information identified by the personal attribute identification information includes at least one of the following information: name, date of birth, sex, address, telephone number, email address, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, BMI (body mass index), health checkup results and/or medical examination results, genetic information, smoking and/or drinking status, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, presence or absence of social support, and living environment.

As described above, the present invention provides a medical care-related information management system that stores medical care-related information related to an individual's medical treatment, including medical care identification information, in association with personal identification information, acquires new medical care-related information from a medical care-related database to update the stored medical care-related information, and searches the stored medical care-related information using specific medical care identification information as a search key to acquire a personal identification information collection, which is a collection of one or more relevant personal identification information.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration applied to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a medical care information management system according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a processing flow when using the medical care-related information management system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a processing flow when using the medical care-related information management system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to a third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to a third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the process flow when using the medical care-related information management system in the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a processing flow when using a medical care-related information management system according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a processing flow when using a medical care-related information management system according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a process for acquiring a personal identification information set according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating a process for acquiring a personal identification information set according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating a process for acquiring a personal identification information set according to a fifth embodiment.

<Hardware that can be used to implement this invention>

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration applied to the present invention.
The present invention is, in principle, an invention that utilizes a computer, but it can also be realized by software, hardware, or the combination of software and hardware. The hardware that realizes all or part of the constituent elements of the present invention is composed of the basic components of a computer, such as a CPU, memory, bus, input/output devices, various peripheral devices, and a user interface. The various peripheral devices include storage devices, internet interfaces, internet devices, displays, keyboards, mice, speakers, cameras, videos, televisions, various sensors for understanding production conditions in laboratories or factories (flow sensors, temperature sensors, weight sensors, liquid volume sensors, infrared sensors, shipment counters, package counters, foreign body inspection devices, defective product counters, radiation inspection devices, surface condition inspection devices, circuit inspection devices, human presence sensors, worker work status assessment devices (using video, ID, PC work volume, etc.)), CD devices, DVD devices, Blu-ray devices, USB memory, USB memory interfaces, removable hard disks, general hard disks, projector devices, SSDs, telephones, fax machines, copiers, printers, movie editing devices, various sensor devices, etc. Furthermore, this system does not necessarily have to be composed of a single housing, but may be composed of multiple housings connected via communication. Furthermore, communication may be via LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (registered trademark), infrared communication, or ultrasonic communication, and some of the systems may be installed across borders. Furthermore, multiple systems may be operated by different entities, or may be operated by a single entity. The system of the present invention may be operated by a single or multiple entities. The invention may also be configured as a system that includes, in addition to the present system, a terminal used by a third party, and a terminal used by yet another third party. These terminals may also be installed across borders. Furthermore, in addition to the present system and the terminals, devices may be provided for storing related information about third parties, registering related persons, and creating a database for recording the registration details. These may be included in the present system, or may be provided outside the present system so that the system can be configured to utilize this information.

As shown in this diagram, the computer is configured on a motherboard and comprises a chipset, CPU, non-volatile memory, main memory, various buses, BIOS, various interfaces such as USB, HDMI (registered trademark), and LAN, a real-time clock, etc. These operate in cooperation with an operating system, device drivers (for various interfaces such as USB and HDMI (registered trademark), and various built-in devices such as cameras, microphones, speakers or headphones, and displays), various programs, etc. The various programs and data that make up the present invention are configured to efficiently utilize these hardware resources to execute various processes.
Chipset

A "chipset" is a set of large-scale integrated circuits (LSIs) mounted on a computer's motherboard that integrates a communication function, or bridge function, between the CPU's external bus and the standard bus that connects memory and peripheral devices. It may be a two-chipset configuration or a one-chipset configuration. The northbridge is located closer to the CPU and main memory, while the southbridge is located further away and interfaces with relatively slow external I/O.

(Northbridge)
The northbridge includes a CPU interface, memory controller, and graphics interface. Most of the functions of a conventional northbridge may be performed by the CPU. The northbridge is connected to the main memory slot via a memory bus, and to the graphics card slot via a high-speed graphics bus (AGP, PCI Express).

(Southbridge)
The southbridge connects to the PCI interface (PCI slot) via a PCI bus and handles I/O functions such as ATA (SATA), USB, and Ethernet interfaces, as well as sound functions. Incorporating circuits supporting PS/2 ports, floppy disk drives, serial ports, parallel ports, and ISA buses, which do not require or are not capable of high-speed operation, would hinder the speed of the chipset itself, so these can be separated from the southbridge chip and placed in a separate LSI called a super I/O chip. Buses are used to connect the CPU (MPU) to peripheral devices and various control units. Buses are connected by the chipset. The memory bus used to connect to main memory may instead employ a channel structure for increased speed. A serial bus or a parallel bus can be used as the bus. While a serial bus transfers data one bit at a time, a parallel bus transmits the original data itself or multiple bits extracted from the original data as a single block, simultaneously over multiple communication paths. A dedicated line for the clock signal runs parallel to the data line, synchronizing data demodulation on the receiving side. It is also used as a bus to connect a CPU (chipset) to external devices, and includes GPIB, IDE/(Parallel) ATA, SCSI, PCI, etc. Because there is a limit to how fast it can be made, in PCI Express, an improved version of PCI, and Serial ATA, an improved version of Parallel ATA, the data line can be a serial bus.

≪CPU≫

A CPU sequentially reads, interprets, and executes a sequence of instructions called a program stored in main memory, outputting signal information to the main memory. The CPU functions as the center of calculations within a computer. The CPU is composed of a CPU core, which is the center of calculations, and its peripheral components, including registers, cache memory, an internal bus connecting the cache memory to the CPU core, a DMA controller, a timer, and an interface with the bus connecting to the north bridge. A single CPU (chip) may have multiple CPU cores. Processing may also be performed by a graphics interface (GPU) or FPU in addition to the CPU. While the embodiments are described as a two-core type, this is not limiting. Programs can also be built into the CPU.

≪Non-volatile memory≫

(HDD)

The basic structure of a hard disk drive consists of a magnetic disk, a magnetic head, and an arm on which the magnetic head is mounted. SATA (formerly ATA) can be used as the external interface. A high-performance controller, such as SCSI, is used to support communication between hard disk drives. For example, when copying a file to another hard disk drive, the controller can read the sectors, transfer them to the other hard disk drive, and write them. This does not access the host CPU's memory, so there is no increase in CPU load.

≪Main Memory≫

The CPU directly accesses and executes various programs in main memory. Main memory is volatile memory and uses DRAM. Programs in main memory are expanded from non-volatile memory to main memory upon receiving a program startup command. The CPU then executes the program according to various execution commands and execution procedures within the program.

≪Operating System (OS)≫

An operating system is used to manage the computer's resources so that applications can use them, to manage various device drivers, and to manage the computer itself (the hardware). Small computers sometimes use firmware as their operating system.

≪BIOS≫

The BIOS causes the CPU to execute procedures for starting up the computer's hardware and running the operating system. It is most typically the hardware that the CPU reads first when it receives a computer startup command. The BIOS contains the address of the operating system stored on the disk (non-volatile memory). The BIOS is loaded into the CPU, which then loads the operating system into main memory, putting it into operation. The BIOS also has a check function that checks the presence or absence of various devices connected to the bus. The check results are saved in main memory and made available to the operating system as appropriate. The BIOS may also be configured to check external devices, etc. The above applies to all embodiments.

As shown in the diagram, the present invention can basically be configured with a general-purpose computer program and various devices. The computer basically operates by loading a program stored in non-volatile memory into main memory, and then executing processing between the main memory, CPU, and various devices. Communication with devices is carried out via an interface connected to a bus line. Possible interfaces include a display interface, keyboard, and communication buffer. Below, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to illustrative examples.

<The invention satisfies the laws of nature>

This invention functions through the cooperation of a computer, communications equipment, and software. Specifically, it relates to a medical information management system that stores medical information related to an individual's medical treatment, including medical identification information, in association with personal identification information. It retrieves new medical information from a medical database to update the stored medical information, and searches the stored medical information using specified medical identification information as a search key to retrieve a personal identification information collection, which is a collection of one or more pieces of relevant personal identification information. Various information and data are exchanged between multiple medical professional terminals, multiple medical institution terminals, administrator terminals, etc. via a network using hardware resources. Therefore, from this perspective, if the computer and other resources of this invention are judged based on the matters described in the claims and specification and the common general technical knowledge related to those matters, the invention as a whole utilizes the laws of nature and is considered a computer-software-related invention.

<The Significance of Using Laws of Nature as Required by Patent Law>

The Patent Act requires that an invention be industrially applicable and contribute to the development of industry, based on its legal purpose. This requirement ensures that the invention is industrially applicable. In other words, the invention must be industrially useful; that is, the effects of the invention declared at the time of application must be reproducible with a certain degree of certainty through the practice of the invention. From this perspective, "utilization of the laws of nature" is interpreted as the use of the laws of nature to demonstrate the functions of each of the invention's defining features (invention constituent elements), which constitute the invention and enable it to achieve its effects. Furthermore, the effect of an invention is sufficient if it has the potential to provide a specific level of utility to users who use the invention; it should not be viewed in terms of how the user perceives or thinks about that utility. Therefore, even if the effect users gain from this system is a psychological effect, that effect itself does not fall within the scope of the required utilization of the laws of nature.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The relationships between the embodiments and the claims are as follows: The description of embodiment 1 mainly relates to claims 1, 11, and 21, the description of embodiment 2 relates to claims 2, 12, and 22, the description of embodiment 3 relates to claims 3, 13, and 23, the description of embodiment 4 relates to claims 4, 14, and 24, and the description of embodiment 5 relates to claims 5, 15, and 25.
The present invention should not be limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the spirit of the invention.

<Overall configuration of the medical care information management system of the present invention>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the medical care related information management system according to the present invention.
For example, the medical care-related information management system 201 is configured to be able to communicate with a plurality of medical professional terminals 202, a plurality of medical-related organization terminals 203, and an administrator terminal 204 via a network 205 (e.g., the Internet, a WAN, a LAN, etc.). Here, the plurality of medical professional terminals 202, the plurality of medical-related organization terminals 203, and the administrator terminal 204 may be electronic devices (e.g., personal computers, tablet terminals, smartphones, etc.) that can be connected to the network 205 via a wired or wireless interface (e.g., a communication cable or a Wi-Fi router, etc.).
Furthermore, for example, the medical care-related information management system 201 is configured to be able to communicate with one or more medical care-related databases 206 via a network 207 (for example, the Internet, a WAN, a LAN, etc.).
Here, the one or more medical-related databases 206 may be configured from one or more servers or cloud servers connectable to the network 207 via a wired or wireless interface (e.g., a communication cable or a Wi-Fi router). For example, the medical-related database 206 may be one or more medical information management systems or medical information management databases, such as various databases related to health and medical care, an electronic medication history system, an electronic medical record system, a prescription computer, an online medical consultation system, an online medication instruction system, an electronic medication notebook system, a diagnostic image storage system, an ordering system, a PHR (Personal Health Record; the same applies hereinafter) system, an EHR (Electronic Health Record; the same applies hereinafter) system, or an EMR (Electronic Medical Record; the same applies hereinafter) system. The network 205 and the network 207 may be the same network or may be different networks.

<Overall configuration of the medical treatment information management system of the present invention: Receipt computer>
For example, the medical receipt computer (receipt computer) may store information for a medical institution to create a medical fee statement (receipt). Specifically, the following information may be included:
(1) Patient information: Name, date of birth, sex, address, telephone number, health insurance card information (insurer number, insured number, copayment rate, My Number information, etc.), patient registration card number, information related to consent forms, information related to medical questionnaires, occupation, preferences (smoking status, frequency of alcohol intake, etc.), medical history and allergy information, medication adherence (medication status, self-management ability, medication challenges, etc.), etc. (2) Medical information: Date of consultation and medical history, department and doctor in charge, chief complaint and diagnosis (disease name), disease code (ICD-10, etc.), details of medical procedures (examination, tests, procedures, surgery, etc.), details of medication (drug name, usage and dosage), details of injections and procedures, rehabilitation and physical therapy records, diagnostic imaging and test results, etc. (3) Information related to medical expenses and insurance claims・Medical fee points, amount of burden (patient share, insurance share), application status of facility standards, data on medical fee revisions, receipt information (billing month, receipt type, billing destination), application information for the public medical care system (welfare, specified diseases, etc.), etc. (4) Prescription/dispensing information ・Prescription drug information (drug name, drug price, number of days of administration. Information on prescriptions issued by medical and dental clinics and prescription filling information for dispensing, including prescription information corrected due to referrals), information on referrals, dispensing fee-related data, use of generic drugs, medication instruction history, etc. (5) Accounting/financial information ・Medical fee billing history, receipt issuance information, accounting processing data (over-the-counter payment amount, outstanding balance management, etc.), credit card/electronic money payment history, etc. (6) Reservation/schedule information ・Medical appointment information (date and time, department, doctor in charge), examination/surgery appointments, vaccination appointments, re-examination instructions and follow-up records, etc. (7) Other information - Application status of clinical practice guidelines, medical safety management information (alerts, contraindications, etc.), internal management data within medical institutions, etc. (8) All information obtained from systems that hold other medical information (electronic medical records, electronic medical histories, medicine notebooks, etc.) through all medical information linkage means, including My Number Portal, electronic prescriptions, various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, other prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, EMR systems, etc.

<Overall configuration of the medical care information management system of the present invention: Electronic medication history system>
For example, an electronic medication history system (electronic medication history management system) may store various information based on information synchronized and replicated from a prescription computer, allowing pharmacists to appropriately manage patients' medication status and drug usage history. Specifically, the following information may be recorded:
(1) Patient information: Name, date of birth, sex, address, contact details, medical history (chronic illnesses and allergies, etc.), information related to consent forms, information related to medical questionnaires, occupation, preferences (smoking status, frequency of alcohol intake, etc.), vital signs and test results such as blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, medication adherence (medication status and self-management ability), etc. (2) Prescription information: Information on the prescribing physician (name of medical institution, name of attending physician), prescription date, prescription contents (drug name, usage/dosage, number of prescription days), whether generic drugs can be selected, whether concomitant medications or duplicate medications are used, etc. (3) Dispensing record: Dispensing date, name of dispensing pharmacist, dispensing contents (whether or not divided into packets, whether medication instructions were given), special notes (whether or not prescriptions were changed, whether or not inquiries were made), handover matters, etc. (4) Medication instruction record・Contents of medication instructions (instructions on how to take the medicine, explanation of side effects, etc.), patient reactions and questions, medication adherence (patient's medication status, etc.), medication challenges, presence or absence of side effects or allergic reactions, etc. (5) Side effect/allergy information ・Record of side effects that have occurred so far, allergy history (drug allergies and food allergies), etc. (6) Concomitant medication/supplement information ・Medicines prescribed by other medical institutions, use of over-the-counter drugs and supplements, confirmation of interactions when used together, etc. (7) Health condition and lifestyle information ・Measurement data such as weight, height, blood pressure, whether or not you smoke or drink, dietary and exercise habits, etc. (8) Communication records ・Contents of conversations with patients (awareness and concerns about medication), information from family and caregivers, records of follow-up as needed, etc. (9) Other information - Records of home visits (date of visit, content of instructions), content and results of inquiries, management information for specific diseases (diabetes, hypertension, etc.), etc. (10) All information obtained from systems that hold other medical information (electronic medical records, electronic medical histories, medicine notebooks, etc.) through all medical information linkage means, including My Number Portal, electronic prescriptions, various databases related to health and medical care, other electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, EMR systems, etc.

<Overall configuration of the medical care information management system of the present invention: Electronic medical record system>
For example, an electronic medical record system is an information system used by medical institutions to electronically record and manage the medical information of individuals (patients). It replaces the traditional paper medical records and is introduced with the aim of improving the quality of medical care, streamlining operations, and promoting information sharing.
For example, the main functions of the electronic medical record system are as follows:
(1) Medical record creation and management function - Doctors and nurses can input patient symptoms, diagnoses, treatment details, prescribed medications, test results, etc., and save the records.
- View medical records over time, easily track patient history and treatment progress.
-Templates and voice input functions have been used to make data entry more efficient.
(2) Ordering function (order entry)
-Doctors can electronically order tests, prescriptions, injections, imaging diagnostics, etc.
- Instructions (orders) are automatically transferred to laboratories, pharmacies, etc. in real time, improving the speed and accuracy of work.
-They often also have check functions for duplicate administration and allergic reactions.
(3) Viewing and managing test results - The results of blood tests, urine tests, and imaging tests (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, etc.) are automatically entered into the electronic medical record.
- Numerical data and image files of the above results can be compared over time.
-High visibility, with abnormal values highlighted in color.
(4) Collaboration with image diagnostic systems (PACS) - Collaboration with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), which manages medical images (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, etc.), allows images to be viewed directly on the electronic medical record.
- Magnification, rotation, and density adjustment are also possible, improving diagnostic efficiency.
(5) Management of nursing records and nursing plans - Nurses record vital signs (body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, etc.), daily care, and treatment details.
・Ability to plan, record, and evaluate nursing plans (assessment, goals, implementation details).
-It can also be used to share information and hand over tasks between nurses.
(6) Scheduling and reservation management - Centralized management of outpatient and inpatient appointments and examination schedules.
- Schedules can be managed by doctor or department, and a reminder function can also be installed.
(7) Linkage with accounting and medical fee claims (receipts) - When medical treatment is recorded, medical fee points are automatically calculated, making accounting processing and prescription creation more efficient.
- Collaboration with the medical administration department reduces the burden of administrative work.
(8) Information sharing and collaboration among multiple professions - Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, rehabilitation staff, etc. can share the same patient information.
- Promote team medical care and prevent information gaps.
(9) Security and access management: Because medical information is highly confidential, security measures such as user authentication, access restrictions, and operation log recording are implemented.
・Two-factor authentication and IC card authentication are generally used.
(10) Disaster and failure countermeasures (backup function)
-Automatic backups and cloud integration are implemented to protect information in the event of system failure or disaster.
-It also plays a major role as part of business continuity plans (BCPs).

Also, for example, the information stored in the electronic medical record system may include detailed records of patient medical examinations and treatments recorded by doctors and dentists based on information synchronized and replicated from the prescription computer, and may specifically include the following information:
(1) Basic patient information: Name, date of birth, sex, address, telephone number, emergency contact information, insurance information (health insurance card number, insurer information, whether publicly funded, My Number information), information related to consent forms, information related to medical questionnaires, occupation, preferences (whether or not you smoke, frequency of alcohol intake, etc.), etc. (2) Medical records: Visit history (date of visit, department, attending physician), chief complaint (symptoms complained by the patient), current illness history (current course and condition of illness), medical history (past medical history, surgical history, allergy history), family history (presence or absence of genetic diseases in the family), physical examination findings (physician's examination results, vital signs such as temperature and blood pressure), etc. (3) Test results: Vital information and test values such as blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, imaging diagnostic results (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, etc.), physiological test results (electrocardiogram, electroencephalogram, pulmonary function test, etc.), pathological test results (biopsy, cytology, etc.), etc. (4) Prescription and medication history・Information on prescribed medications (drug name, usage/dosage, prescription date), medication instructions (explanations and precautions given to patients), history of drug allergies/side effects, information on referrals for questionable treatment, medication adherence (patient's medication status, etc.), medication issues, etc. (5) Treatment/procedure records ・Surgery records (surgery date, procedure, surgeon, surgery details), injection/infusion records (drugs used, dosage, duration), physical therapy/rehabilitation records, etc. (6) Admission/discharge information ・Admission/discharge history (admission date, discharge date, ward/room), progress records during hospitalization (nursing records, follow-up), instructions at the time of discharge (lifestyle guidance, follow-up after discharge), etc. (7) Medical certificate/referral letter ・Medical certificate (disease name, treatment plan, presence/absence of work restrictions, etc.), referral letter (referral details to other medical institutions, name of referring doctor), etc. (8) Medical expense information ・Medical fee statement (cost for each medical procedure), medical insurance claim history, patient's self-payment amount, etc. (9) Consent form/document management - Consent forms for surgery and treatment, consent forms for the use of personal information, explanatory documents for medical procedures, etc. (10) All information obtained from systems that hold other medical information (electronic medical records, electronic medical histories, medicine notebooks, etc.) through all medical information linkage means, including My Number Portal, electronic prescriptions, various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, other electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, EMR systems, etc.

<Overall configuration of the medical care-related information management system of the present invention: online medical care system>
For example, information stored in the online medical consultation system includes personal information and medical records of patients necessary for providing medical care. Specifically, the following information may be stored:
(1) Patient information: Name, gender, date of birth, address, contact information (telephone number, email address), insurance information (health insurance card number, information on publicly funded medical care, etc.), etc. (2) Medical records: Medical history (past illnesses and surgical history), family history (genetic diseases, etc.), current condition/chief complaint, diagnosis, examination notes (doctor's findings and interview results), prescription details (type of prescribed medication, dosage, dosage instructions), test results (blood tests, diagnostic imaging, etc.), etc. (3) Appointment/medical history: Appointment date and time, doctor scheduled to see patient, past medical records (including online and face-to-face), video call logs (call duration, connection information), etc. (4) Payment information: Consultation fee billing information, credit card information (if a payment system is used), etc. (5) Communication data - Communication between doctors and patients (chat messages, emails), video consultation recording data (if recording is permitted), electronic prescription data, etc. (6) All information obtained from systems that hold other medical information (electronic medical records, electronic medical histories, medicine notebooks, etc.) through all medical information linkage means, including My Number Portal, various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, other online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, EMR systems, etc.

<Overall configuration of the medical care information management system of the present invention: online medication instruction system>
For example, the information stored in the online medication instruction system may include the following information:
(1) Patient information: Name, age, sex, contact information (telephone number, email address, etc.), health insurance information, medical history, medical history, allergy information, disease history, medication history, and information on currently taken medications, etc. (2) Prescription details: Name of the medication prescribed by the doctor, dosage, method of administration, number of doses, prescription date and prescription period, side effects and precautions (e.g., take after meals, avoid taking with alcohol, etc.), etc. (3) Medication instructions: Medication instructions and precautions when taking medication, advice on diet and lifestyle habits, reminders to prevent forgetting to take medication, instructions on side effects, etc. (4) Progress and evaluation: Information on whether the patient actually took the medication, records of questions and uncertainties about medication, medication status and health status monitoring results, etc. (5) Call and interview records - Contents of online calls and video interviews, interview dates and times, key points of the conversation, guidance content, follow-up plans and actions based on the consultation, etc. (6) All information obtained from systems that hold other medical information (electronic medical records, electronic medical histories, medicine notebooks, etc.) through all medical information linkage means, including My Number Portal, electronic prescriptions, various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, other online medication guidance systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, EMR systems, etc.

<Overall configuration of the medical treatment information management system of the present invention: Electronic medication record system>
For example, the information stored in an electronic medication record system may primarily include the following: This information helps understand a patient's medication history and health condition, improves the efficiency of information sharing between medical institutions and pharmacies, and helps prevent medication errors and duplicate medication. It also allows patients to easily manage their own medication history, leading to improved medication management.
(1) Patient information: Basic personal information such as name, sex, date of birth, contact details, insurance card information (health insurance number, etc.), allergy history and medical history, etc. (2) Prescription drug information: Drug name (brand name or generic name), dosage and administration (timing of administration, amount, number of times, etc.), prescribing doctor information (name of medical department, doctor name, consultation date), prescription date and prescription expiration date, drug dispensing history, etc. (3) Medication history: Records of medication administration (date and time), medication confirmation (record of whether the patient actually took the medication), medication-related precautions and instructions (changes in medication method, precautions for drug interactions, etc.), etc. (4) Health information: Results of regular health checks (blood pressure, body temperature, blood sugar level, etc.), doctor's comments and instructions regarding health status, past hospitalization history and treatment details, etc. (5) Drug side effect information: Records of side effects and abnormal reactions after taking the medication, warnings from doctors and pharmacists, etc. (6) Drug inventory management information - Drug inventory status and delivery information at pharmacies and medical institutions, etc. (7) All information obtained from systems that hold other medical information (electronic medical records, electronic medical histories, medicine notebooks, etc.) through all medical information linkage means, including My Number Portal, electronic prescriptions, various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, other electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, EMR systems, etc.

<Overall configuration of the medical care information management system of the present invention: diagnostic image storage system>
For example, a diagnostic picture archiving system (PACS) stores various information used by medical institutions for diagnosis and treatment. For example, specific information may include the following:
(1) Image data (DICOM format)
- X-ray images (roentgenograms), CT images, MRI images, ultrasound (echo) images, nuclear medicine images (PET, SPECT, etc.), fundus images, endoscopic images, pathology images, etc. (2) Patient information (metadata)
・Patient ID (hospital identification number), name (may be anonymized), date of birth, gender, medical department/physician information, etc. (3) Examination information ・Examination date and time, examination facility (hospital/clinic name), examination equipment information (manufacturer name, model, serial number, etc.), imaging conditions (CT radiation dose, MRI sequence settings, etc.) (4) Diagnostic report/image findings ・Radiologist's image reading report (presence or absence of abnormal findings, diagnostic comments, etc.), examination request information (referral letter, chief complaint, suspected disease, etc.), comparison report with past diagnostic results, etc. (5) Other related information - Data linked with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) (medical records, drug information, etc.), patient medical history and allergy information, surgery records, treatment plans, rehabilitation records, etc. (6) All information obtained from systems that hold other medical information (electronic medical records, electronic medical history, medicine notebooks, etc.) through all medical information linkage methods, including My Number Portal, electronic prescriptions, various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, other diagnostic image storage systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, EMR systems, etc.

<Overall configuration of the medical care information management system of the present invention: ordering system>
For example, an "ordering system" used in medical institutions is a system in which doctors and medical staff electronically input and manage instructions (orders) regarding medical examinations and treatments. This system improves operational efficiency in medical settings, prevents medical errors, and enables centralized management of information. For example, the following specific information may be included:
(1) Information related to medical treatment and test orders - Medical appointment information (department, doctor in charge, date and time, etc.)
・Test order information (blood tests, urine tests, MRI, CT, X-rays, ultrasound tests, etc.)
・Treatment and treatment order information (infusions, injections, rehabilitation, etc.)
(2) Prescription and drug order-related information - Prescription content information (drug name, dosage, administration method, duration of administration, etc.)
- Drug contraindication information (allergy history, side effect history, contraindicated concomitant medications, etc.)
・Pharmacy instruction information (such as in-hospital and out-of-hospital prescriptions)
(3) Information related to admission and surgery orders - Admission order information (ward, room type, reason for admission, scheduled date, etc.)
・Surgery order information (surgery name, scheduled date and time, surgeon, anesthesia method, required equipment, etc.)
(4) Patient information, medical record information, basic patient information (name, date of birth, gender, patient card number, insurance information, address, emergency contact information, etc.)
- Medical history and family history information (chronic illnesses, surgical history, genetic diseases, etc.)
- Vital signs information (blood pressure, body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, etc.)
・Medical record information (examination details, diagnosis, treatment plan, etc.)
(5) Information on collaboration with other systems - Collaboration with electronic medical records (EMR) (order details are automatically reflected in the electronic medical record, etc.)
・Linkage with testing equipment (automatic import of test results, etc.)
・Drug information database (drug interaction checks, etc.)
- Accounting system (order details are reflected in medical fee calculations, etc.)
(6) All information obtained from systems that hold other medical information (electronic medical records, electronic medical histories, medicine notebooks, etc.) through all medical information linkage means, including My Number Portal, electronic prescriptions, various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, other diagnostic image storage systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, EMR systems, etc.

<Overall configuration of the medical care-related information management system of the present invention: PHR system>
For example, a PHR system refers to a personal health record system that aims to centrally manage various information and data related to the health and medical care of individuals (patients). For example, it is desirable for the system to include the following information and data, but it does not necessarily have to include them.
(1) Basic information: Name, gender, date of birth, etc. Height, weight, BMI, etc. Blood type, etc. Allergy information (food, medication, metals, etc.)
・Medical history and family history (presence or absence of hereditary diseases, etc.)
(2) Medical treatment history and medical history (date of visit, department, doctor name, etc.)
・Diagnosis name (ICD code, etc.)
- Hospitalization and surgery history (surgery name, date of operation, surgical procedure, date of discharge, etc.)
・Prescription drug information (drug name, dosage, duration of use, side effects, etc.)
- Vaccination history (influenza, COVID-19, hepatitis B, etc.)
(3) Test and health data - Blood test results (blood sugar level, cholesterol, liver function, etc.)
・Physiological test results (electrocardiogram, lung capacity, electroencephalogram, etc.)
・Imaging results (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, etc.)
- Genetic test results (genetic risk assessment, etc.)
・Lifestyle data (number of steps, calories burned, sleep data)
(4) Information on cooperation with medical institutions - Medical information report, referral letter, etc. - Discharge summary (progress during hospitalization, instructions at the time of discharge, etc.)
・Medical expense details and receipt information (medical expenses, copayments, etc.)
・Information on family doctors and attending physicians, etc. (5) Home care, nursing care, and rehabilitation information ・Records of home medical care (contents of home visits, visiting nurses, etc.)
・Information on use of nursing care services (care plan, level of care, etc.)
・Rehabilitation records (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.)
(6) Health management/life log - Daily vital data (blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, body temperature, etc.)
・Dietary and nutritional data (calorie intake, nutritional balance, etc.)
・Exercise data (exercise frequency, training records, etc.)
- Stress and mental health (stress levels, mood records, etc.)
(7) Emergency information - Emergency contact information (family, family doctor, etc.)
- Information on medications and allergies currently being taken, etc. - Intention to donate organs, wishes for end-of-life medical care (advance directives), etc. (8) All information obtained from systems that hold other medical information (electronic medical records, electronic medical histories, medicine notebooks, etc.) through all means of linking medical information, including My Number Portal, electronic prescriptions, various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, other PHR systems, EHR systems, EMR systems, etc.

<Overall configuration of the medical care information management system of the present invention: EHR system>
For example, an EHR system is a system that records all of an individual's (patient's) medical information over their lifetime on electronic media and shares and utilizes that information among medical institutions. For example, medical information such as medical history, medication history, allergies, vaccination dates, and test image reports can be stored, making it a digital record of an individual's medical information.

<Overall configuration of the medical care information management system of the present invention: EMR system>
For example, an EMR system refers to the so-called "electronic medical record system" stored by individual medical institutions. EMR systems are recorded with the assumption that they will be viewed by specialized medical professionals, and may not necessarily be in a format that is easy for patients to read. However, the concept of "adherence," in which patients actively participate in determining the treatment plan formulated by medical professionals and then receive treatment in accordance with that decision, has recently become widespread, and systems and services that are user-friendly for both medical professionals and patients are now being realized.

For example, in the present invention, "healthcare worker" refers to at least one or more of the following: doctors, dentists, pharmacists, public health nurses, midwives, nurses, licensed practical nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthoptists, speech-language-hearing therapists, prosthetists, radiological technologists, clinical X-ray technicians, clinical laboratory technicians, medical laboratory technicians, clinical engineers, dental hygienists, dental technicians, emergency medical technicians, masseurs and shiatsu therapists, acupuncturists, moxibustion therapists, judo therapists, registered dietitians, nutritionists, mental health workers, social workers, care workers, certified psychologists, clinical psychologists, and medical administrators (e.g., those who mainly perform front desk duties, medical fee claim procedures, medical information management, and medical administrative assistance).
As an example, a "medical professional" may be granted the authority to edit, add, delete, etc., various information in the medical information management system as appropriate and necessary, or may be granted the authority to edit, add, delete, etc., various information related to individuals (patients) that they have been in charge of in the past or individuals (patients) that they are currently in charge of as appropriate and necessary.

For example, in the present invention, "medical-related organizations" may include the following institutions, organizations, groups, etc.
(1) Medical Care Providers For example, these are institutions that provide medical services directly to individuals (patients).
Specifically, this may include hospitals, clinics, dental clinics, midwifery clinics, and nursing homes for the elderly (medical type).
(2) Medical support and related organizations For example, organizations that play a role in supporting and assisting the provision of medical care.
Specifically, this may include pharmacies (dispensing pharmacies), testing institutions (clinical testing centers, etc.), medical equipment manufacturers and distributors, pharmaceutical manufacturers (pharmaceutical companies), medical information system providers (electronic medical records, etc.), etc.
(3) Public/supervisory agencies: For example, administrative agencies that design and supervise the entire medical system.
Specifically, this may include the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, medical-related departments of local governments (such as public health centers and welfare and health bureaus), medical safety support centers, medical examination organizations (such as social insurance medical fee payment funds), and the like.
(4) Educational and research institutions: For example, institutions that train medical personnel and conduct medical research.
Specifically, this may include medical universities/faculties, nursing schools, medical research institutions (National Cancer Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, etc.), etc.
(5) Professional organizations and associations For example, organizations that manage and provide guidance on medical qualifications.
Specifically, this may include the Japan Medical Association, the Japan Dental Association, the Japanese Nursing Association, various professional societies (for example, the Japanese Circulation Society, the Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology, etc.), etc.
(6) Insurance-related organizations: For example, organizations involved in the payment and adjustment of medical expenses.
Specifically, this may include health insurance associations, national health insurance organizations, mutual aid associations, etc.

For example, in the present invention, a "medical-related database" refers to one or more databases or systems, such as various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medication notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, and EMR systems, or medical information management databases.
Furthermore, for example, the "medical related database" may include the following databases:
(1) NDB (database of information on medical receipts and specific health checkups, etc.)
For example, this database is operated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and is a huge national medical big database that collects and stores information on health insurance medical treatment (receipts) and specific health checkups from all over Japan. Specifically, it includes medical, dental and pharmacy receipt information (year and month of treatment, medical department, disease name, surgery, prescription details, etc.) as well as specific health checkup and specific health guidance information (blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, smoking habits, and other lifestyle data).
(2) DPC (Diagnostic Procedure Combination)
For example, this database, operated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, is a database that standardizes and classifies the details and costs of inpatient medical care. Specifically, it includes information such as the main disease name (ICD-10 classification), treatment details (surgery, medication, procedures, etc.), length of hospital stay, outcome (discharge, transfer, etc.), age, gender, severity, etc.
(3) Drug and Medical Device Database and Adverse Reaction Information Report Database For example, this database is operated by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), an external organization of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and is a national organization that ensures the safety and reviews approval of drugs, medical devices, regenerative medicine, etc. Specifically, it includes a Drug and Medical Device Database (searchable) and an Adverse Reaction Information Report Database (where "drugs that have caused side effects and their details" can be viewed).

For example, in the present invention, an "administrator" is a person responsible for managing and operating the medical care-related information management system (which may include, for example, an individual computer/IT engineer, or the institution, organization, or corporation to which that individual belongs. It may also include an employee of a government agency or local government, or an institution, organization, or corporation commissioned by a government agency or local government), and may have the authority to edit, add, delete, etc., various types of information in the medical care-related information management system.

In the present invention, for example, the explanation is based on the premise that the medical care-related information management system 201 is configured to function on one physical server, but this is not limiting, and multiple servers may be provided, and information and data may be exchanged between these servers, and various functions may be executed in cooperation or collaboration. For example, multiple cloud servers may be provided, and various functions may be executed in cooperation or collaboration among the cloud servers.
Furthermore, for example, although the method invention is described as "a method executed by a CPU in a medical care information management system that is a computer," it is not limited to this. In other words, there is no intention to limit the operating entity to a CPU, and the method invention may be configured to be realized by a wide variety of hardware, such as an FPGA, a GPU, dedicated hardware, a distributed architecture on the cloud, a specialized computing device, or an AI accelerator.

<Embodiment 1 (corresponding mainly to claims 1, 11, and 21)>
<Outline of First Embodiment>
This embodiment provides a medical treatment-related information management system that stores medical treatment-related information related to an individual's medical treatment, including medical identification information, in association with personal identification information, acquires new medical treatment-related information from a medical treatment-related database to update the stored medical treatment-related information, and searches the stored medical treatment-related information using specified medical identification information as a search key to acquire a personal identification information collection, which is a collection of one or more relevant personal identification information.
In addition, to achieve this, we provide a method executed by a CPU in a medical care-related information management system, which is a computer, and an operating program for the medical care-related information management system, which is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer.

<Functional Configuration of First Embodiment>
3 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the medical care-related information management system in embodiment 1. This embodiment includes a medical identification information storage unit, a personal identification information storage unit, a medical care-related information storage unit, a medical care-related information update unit, a search key reception unit, a medical care-related information search unit, and a personal identification aggregate acquisition unit.

<Configuration of Embodiment 1: Medical Identification Information Storage Unit>
The "medical identification information storage unit" 301 is configured to have the function of storing medical identification information which is one or more of drug identification information which is information for identifying a drug or a group of drugs, personal behavior attribute identification information which is information for identifying attributes related to an individual's behavior including at least one of an individual's age, sex, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, health checkup results and/or medical examination results, vital signs, genetic information, whether or not they smoke and/or drink alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, and whether or not they have social support, injury or illness name identification information which is information for identifying the name of an injury or illness, treatment identification information which is information for identifying a treatment used in the prescription computer processing system, and test result identification information which is information for identifying the results of a physical examination.

For example, "drug identification information" may be one or more of the following: drug price list drug code (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare code), individual drug code (YJ code), or JAN code (standard type), but is not limited to these. In other words, any form of identification information may be used as long as it can uniquely identify a drug.

Here, for example, an individual drug code (YJ code) will be used as a representative example for explanation.
The individual drug code is a 12-digit alphanumeric code with the following code system, and is generally called the "YJ Code," an acronym for "Yakka Joho" (Drug Price Information). This individual drug code (YJ Code) is managed by the Pharmaceutical Information Research Institute, Inc.
(1) Therapeutic classification number (1st to 4th digits)
- Indicates the medicinal effects of a drug, for example, classification such as antipyretic analgesic or antibiotic.
(2) Route of administration and ingredient number (5th to 7th digits)
This number is set for each therapeutic classification number, and is assigned to, for example, internal medicines (001-399), injectable medicines (400-699), and external medicines (700-999).
(3) Dosage form code (8th digit)
- Dosage forms such as powder, tablet, liquid, etc. are represented by a single letter of the alphabet. The letter code used also changes depending on the administration category (internal medication, injection, topical medication, etc.). For example, for internal medications, powders are represented by "A-E," tablets by "F-L," liquids by "M-P," and others by "T, X."
(4) Standard unit number (9th digit)
- To distinguish between different standards within the same classification, for example, numbers are assigned to distinguish between different dosages of the same ingredient.
(5) Same standard number (10th to 11th digits)
- To distinguish between different brands of the same standard. For example, numbers are assigned to distinguish between drugs with the same ingredients made by different manufacturers.
(6) Check digit (12th digit)
- Represents a number used to detect code errors (for example, a number calculated using a specified formula from the values of other digits to check for reading errors, etc.).

Here, for example, specific pharmaceutical names will be given as an example.
Generally, "triazolam tablets 0.25 mg" are a benzodiazepine-based sleep inducer primarily used to treat insomnia. This drug acts on benzodiazepine receptors in the brain to facilitate sleep. Its primary efficacy is to improve insomnia symptoms, such as difficulty falling asleep and deep sleep. Its effects and actions include "relief of anxiety and tension: promoting better sleep by relieving anxiety and tension" and "hypnotic effect: improving sleep onset and quality." Cautions for use include the risk of side effects (e.g., drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue) and serious side effects (e.g., transient anterograde amnesia and drug dependence). Adults are typically given 0.25 mg orally before bedtime. However, dosage may be adjusted by a doctor depending on the elderly or symptoms. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions and adhere to the appropriate dosage and administration when using this drug. Currently, five companies manufacture and sell the aforementioned triazolam tablets 0.25 mg.

For example, the individual drug code (YJ code) for Triazolam Tablets 0.25 mg "TCK" is "1124007F2204," and the manufacturer is Tatsumi Chemical Co., Ltd. (corporate number: 1220001004150). The therapeutic classification number is "1124," indicating a benzodiazepine preparation. The route of administration and ingredient number is "007," indicating an oral medication. The dosage form code is "F," indicating a tablet. The standard unit number is "2," distinguishing between a 0.125 mg dose (standard unit number: 1) and a 0.25 mg dose (standard unit number: 2). The same standard number is "20," distinguishing between products from other pharmaceutical companies. The check digit is "4," which is used to detect coding errors.

For example, Triazolam Tablets 0.25 mg "Nichi-Iko" has an individual pharmaceutical code (YJ code) of "1124007F2239" and is manufactured and sold by Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (corporate number: 1230001002236).
For example, the individual pharmaceutical code (YJ code) for Triazolam Tablets 0.25 mg "CH" is "1124007F2247", and the manufacturer is Choseido Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (corporate number: 4480001001086).
For example, the individual pharmaceutical code (YJ code) for Triazolam Tablets 0.25 mg "Nissin" is "1124007F2263", and the manufacturer is Nissin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (corporate number: 6390001004526).
For example, the individual pharmaceutical code (YJ code) for Triazolam Tablets 0.25 mg "FY" is "1124007F2271," and the manufacturer is Fuji Yakuhin Co., Ltd. (corporate number: 4030001007483).
As mentioned above, individual drug codes (YJ codes) are assigned to drugs that have similar efficacy, effects, actions, and dosages, but are manufactured and sold by different companies, so that they can be distinguished from other companies.

For example, "personal behavioral attribute identification information" refers to information for identifying attributes related to an individual's behavior, including at least one of the individual's age, gender, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, health checkup results and/or screening results, vital signs, genetic information, whether or not the individual smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress levels, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, and whether or not the individual has social support.
For example, "insurance information" refers to the information required for an individual (patient) to pay part of the medical expenses using the public medical insurance system when visiting a medical institution. This information is also used when the medical institution bills the insurer (such as the government or an insurance association) for medical fees.
For example, the following information may be included:
(1) Insurer information: Name of insurer (e.g., National Health Insurance Association (Kenko Hoken), XX Health Insurance Association, city, town, or village, etc.)
・Insurer number (number printed on your insurance card)
(2) Insured person information: Insured person code/number (code/number that identifies an individual)
・Name ・Date of birth ・Gender ・Insured person classification ・Self/family (dependents)
・Employee insurance/National Health Insurance, etc. (3) Eligibility information ・Date of qualification acquisition/loss (time of joining/withdrawing from insurance)
・Applicable category (Elderly recipient certificate, medical care system for the elderly, etc.)
(4) Co-payment ratio: Generally, 30% is paid by the insured person.
・Exceptions include children (20% or sometimes free), the elderly (10% or 20%), and those receiving welfare benefits (no out-of-pocket expenses).
(5) Other relevant information - Whether or not you have a certificate of eligibility for the high-cost medical care system limit - Whether or not you are covered by industrial accident compensation or public medical expenses (e.g., atomic bomb medical care, medical care for intractable diseases)
・Expiration date of insurance card

For example, "disease name identification information" is information that expresses the name and type of illness (disease or injury) diagnosed to an individual (patient) using standard codes and classifications. It is widely used in medical data, medical fee claims (receipts), epidemiological research, medical information systems, etc.
For example, the following information may be included:
(1) Name of injury or disease (diagnosis name)
- Name of illness diagnosed by a doctor (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, pneumonia, fracture, etc.)
- Disease names are recorded as official names, abbreviations, or names based on injury/illness classification.
(2) Injury/Illness Code (Classification Code)
- A standard code will be assigned to identify the injury or illness.
The typical classification systems are as follows:
(a) ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases)
Classification by the World Health Organization (WHO). For example, "I10" indicates hypertension.
(a) Injury and Illness Name Master (Japanese Standard)
Disease name code for prescriptions established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Based on ICD-10, but expanded for Japan.
(c) Disease name in DPC classification (DPC code)
(3) Definitive diagnosis classification: Definitive diagnosis (confirmed by symptoms and tests)
- Suspect (e.g., "suspected pneumonia")
- Diagnosis of exclusion (suspected but denied)
(4) Date of diagnosis (date of onset/date of first consultation)
- Date information on when the disease was diagnosed and recorded (5) Progress information (optional)
-Indicates the state of the disease, such as "acute,""chronic,""relapse," or "in remission."

For example, "treatment identification information" may be composed of information for identifying treatment used in the medical receipt computer processing system.
For example, specifically, it refers to the code information identified in various master files described in the "Computerized Medical Prescription Processing System Master File Specifications Manual" compiled by the Social Insurance Medical Fee Payment Fund.
For example, it may be composed of an injury or illness name code (7 digits) listed in the "Illness or Injury Name Master", a modifier code (4 digits) listed in the "Modifier Master", a dental formula code (6 alphanumeric digits) listed in the "Dental Formula Master", a pharmaceutical code (9 digits) listed in the "Drug Master", a specific equipment code (9 digits) listed in the "Specific Equipment Master", a comment code (9 digits) listed in the "Comment Master", a medical treatment procedure master (9 digits) listed in the "Medical Medical Treatment Procedure Master", a dental medical treatment procedure code (9 digits) listed in the "Dental Medical Treatment Procedure Master", a dispensing procedure code (9 digits) listed in the "Dispensing Procedure Master", and a home nursing treatment fee code (9 digits) listed in the "Home Nursing Treatment Fee Master".

For example, "test result identification information" may be information that identifies who conducted the medical examination or screening results, when and how the results were administered. This plays a very important role when medical institutions and medical examination institutions check the accuracy, traceability, storage, sharing, and inquiries of test results.
For example, typical information typically included in the "test result identification information" is as follows:
(1) Patient identification information: Patient name, patient number, ID (for example, personal identification number (My Number information, etc.), social insurance or national health insurance insured person code/number, employee number, unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information, etc.).
(2) Inspection date and time - Information on when the inspection was conducted (for example, 9:00 a.m. on May 10, 2025)
(3) Health checkup type/course information: General health checkup, comprehensive medical checkup, cancer screening, etc.
(4) Name of test item: Name of test such as blood test, urine test, chest X-ray, electrocardiogram, etc.
(5) Name of testing institution/institution: Information on which medical institution/health checkup institution conducted the test (e.g., XX Clinic, XX Health Checkup Center, etc.)
(6) Specimen number or test number: An identification number assigned to a specific specimen (blood, urine, etc.). This is key information that links the specimen to the result.
(7) Lot number (equipment identification, etc.)
-Serial numbers of test reagents and equipment used (if necessary) for equipment traceability.
(8) Information on test performers - Identification information (name or ID) of technicians and doctors, etc., necessary for work management and clarifying responsibility.
(9) System ID/Record ID
- A unique identifier (such as a database ID) on the information system where the health check results are recorded
The medical identification information may include medical staff identification information, which will be described later, and personal attribute identification information.

<Configuration of Embodiment 1: Personal Identification Information Storage Unit>
The 'personal identification information storage unit' 302 is configured to have a function of storing personal identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying an individual.
For example, "personal identification information" refers to at least one or more of the following information: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol or number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a nursing care insurance number, or a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information.
Here, My Number information refers to a "personal number" consisting of a 12-digit number assigned to each person, from babies to the elderly. Everyone who has a resident registration in Japan (including foreigners) has this personal number (My Number information). Since it is a number unique to that person, no one has the same number, even if they are deceased. In other words, it can be said to be identification information that can uniquely identify an individual. Note that in the present invention, individuals may be configured to include the patient themselves, their family, or caregivers.

<Configuration of Embodiment 1: Medical Care-Related Information Storage Unit>
The 'medical treatment related information storage unit' 303 is configured to have a function of storing medical treatment related information, which is information related to the medical treatment of an individual, including medical treatment identification information, in association with the individual identification information.
For example, "medical treatment-related information" refers to various information related to medical treatment of an individual, such as electronic medical record information (which is not an electronic medical record but includes information that is the same as or similar to information shown in an electronic medical record; the same applies below), various test information (including test values and image data from health checkups and/or medical examinations), prescription information (which is not prescription information but includes information that is the same as or similar to information shown in a prescription; the same applies below), medication history information (which is not medication history information but includes information that is the same as or similar to information shown in a medication history; the same applies below), medication status information (which is not medication status information but includes information that is the same as or similar to information shown in medication status information; the same applies below), medication-related information (which is not medication-related information) However, it also includes information that is the same as or similar to the information shown in the medication-related information. The same applies below.), various information related to the human body, i.e., vital information (for example, including at least but not limited to body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, height, weight, blood glucose level, body fat percentage, arterial blood oxygen saturation, electroencephalogram, electrocardiogram, number of steps, respiratory rate, heart sounds, urine measurement information (for example, urinary sugar, urinary protein, urinary occult blood, urobilinogen, pH, bilirubin, ketone bodies, nitrites, etc.), sleep time, etc.), various information related to the human body recorded in the information on the medical questionnaire, various information related to the human body shown in the data of the health promotion app, and various information related to the human body contained in the conversation data of the interactive health promotion SNS.

For example, "electronic medical record information" includes basic information about an individual (patient) (e.g., patient ID, name, date of birth, contact information, emergency contact information, family history, height and weight, allergy information, smoking and drinking status, medical history, etc.), information about the examination (e.g., the patient's chief complaint (subjective symptoms and complaints about physical condition, etc.), various test results, medication information, diagnosis, treatment plan, doctor's examination records, doctor's instructions, etc.), information about nursing and progress (e.g., vital signs information (e.g., body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, height, weight, blood glucose level, body fat percentage, arterial blood oxygen saturation, electroencephalogram, electrocardiogram, number of steps, respiratory rate, heart sounds), urine measurement information (e.g., urinary sugar, urinary protein, urinary occult blood) , urobilinogen, pH, bilirubin, ketone bodies, nitrites, etc.), sleep time, etc., but are not limited to these.), observation results, records of urine and stool, etc., records of dietary content and intake, nursing care records, etc.), information related to tests (e.g., test instructions, test results, images (partially obtained) from imaging tests, reports on those images, etc.), information related to treatments and surgeries (e.g., instructions for treatments and surgeries, progress and results of treatments and surgeries, and if a pathological diagnosis was performed, the method and diagnosis results, etc.), information related to medications (e.g., medication instructions, date and time of administration and medication, medication results, etc.), and post-treatment or post-operative follow-up information may also be included.

For example, "various test information" may include test results from various tests such as physical measurements (height, weight, vision, hearing, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, chest X-ray, electrocardiogram), urine tests, blood tests (anemia, liver function, dyslipidemia, diabetes, etc.), PET scans, PET-CT scans, MRI scans (head and lower back), CT scans (chest, abdomen, etc.), and ultrasound scans (thyroid, prostate, etc.).

For example, a PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan is a detailed examination performed for various purposes, such as checking for the presence or absence of cancer, its spread, or metastasis to other organs before treatment, determining the effectiveness of treatment, and checking for recurrence after treatment.
PET scans are performed using FDG (radioactive fluoride-tagged glucose). In a PET scan, FDG is injected intravenously and an image is taken of the distribution of glucose that has been taken up by cancer cells. PET scans are sometimes combined with CT scans or MRI scans. For example, a PET-CT scan can diagnose with high accuracy the presence or absence of cancer, as well as its location and spread, by overlaying the images from the PET and CT scans.

For example, an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan uses a strong magnet and radio waves to visualize internal information about the body. Unlike a CT scan, it does not use radiation, so there is no risk of exposure. Several types of images are taken in a single scan, and the examination takes approximately 20 to 60 minutes (depending on the type of test). The types of tests are diverse, including tests to examine the structure and function of the brain for conditions like stroke and dementia, tests to examine the flow of blood vessels, tests to check for tumors such as cancer, and tests to examine areas that are difficult to see with regular X-rays (general X-rays or CT scans), such as the spinal cord, nerves, ligaments, and muscles.

For example, a CT (Computed Tomography) scan is a detailed examination performed for a variety of purposes, such as checking for the presence or absence of cancer, its spread, and metastasis to other organs before treatment, assessing the effectiveness of treatment, and checking for recurrence after treatment. CT scans use X-rays. X-rays are directed at the body from around the body, and differences in absorption rates within the body are processed by a computer to create a cross-sectional image of the body. The thickness of the cross-sectional image is appropriately set depending on the area being photographed and the purpose of the examination. Depending on the purpose of the examination, a contrast agent may be used. CT scans can take detailed images of a wide area in approximately 5 to 15 minutes. CT scans can be used to screen for almost all types of cancer, including blood cancers.

For example, an ultrasound (echo) scan is used to confirm the location of a cancer, its shape and size, and its relationship to surrounding organs. Ultrasound scans are performed using ultrasound. An ultrasound probe (a device that emits ultrasound) is placed on the surface of the body, and the ultrasound waves that bounce back from internal organs are displayed as an image. For liver cancer and breast cancer, ultrasound scans may be performed using a contrast agent to observe blood flow. Ultrasound scans are painless and do not pose any risk of radiation exposure, making them less invasive for the body. Therefore, even pregnant women and the elderly can undergo the scan. Ultrasound scans can be used to detect cancers in various organs, including abdominal organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, ovaries, uterus, and prostate, as well as the thyroid and breast glands. However, ultrasound has difficulty passing through air, bone, and thick fat, making it difficult to detect many cancers in areas surrounded by bone, lungs, and the brain.

For example, "prescription information" may include the insurer number, name, date of birth, gender, name of medical institution, contact information, name of prescribing doctor, name of medication, form of medication (tablet, capsule, liquid, powder, granules, etc.), amount of medication (amount to take per dose), number of times per day, timing of administration, information about switching to generic medication, number of times dispensed medication, etc.

For example, "medication history information" may include the patient's name, date of birth, sex, insurance card number, address, emergency contact information, name of the medical institution and physician that prescribed the prescription, prescription date, prescription content, key points of inquiries regarding the dispensing date and prescription content, the patient's constitution, allergy history, side effect history, key points of inquiries from the patient or their family, medication status, confirmation of remaining medication status, changes in physical condition while taking medication, concomitant medications, information on medical history including complications, whether the patient has visited another department, whether there are symptoms that are suspected to be side effects, food and drink intake (drug interactions), the patient's intentions regarding the use of generic drugs, status of information provided in the patient's notebook, key points of medication instructions, name of the insured pharmacist who provided the instructions, medication status information, etc.

For example, "medication status information" may include information regarding the remaining amount of prescribed medication (including, for example, the amount of medication remaining if the patient accidentally forgets to take it or intentionally does not take it), timing information regarding visits to the hospital/pharmacy (for example, the period from the scheduled end date of the prescription (scheduled end date of medication) to the actual visit to the hospital/pharmacy (including, for example, if the patient visits the hospital/pharmacy earlier or later than scheduled)), and patient complaints about medication (including subjective symptoms and physical condition complaints, such as developing hives after taking a certain medication continuously, or feeling dizzy after taking a certain medication because it was too effective).

For example, "medication-related information" refers to one or more of the following information:
For example, (a) information about prescription drugs (including questions to ask the patient and instructions based on their answers), and (b) information that is preferable to ask about, encourage, or instruct during medication instructions based on the patient's situation (the situation will be described later).
Also, for example,
(a) Information regarding prescription drugs includes the drug name, efficacy, usage and dosage, duration of administration, number of doses, ingredients, content of active ingredients, additives, precautions for use, storage method, drug interaction precautions, contraindications, allergy information, complication information, side effect information, contact information in case of side effects, manufacturer, expiration date, serial number, information on precautions and instructions that should be given to the patient when taking the prescription drug, confirmation of the disease name, explanation of the condition, confirmation of previous use of the prescription drug, confirmation of usage and number of inhalations, etc.
(i) Examples of information that are preferable to ask about, recommend, or instruct during medication instructions based on the patient's situation include: (a) information recommending a doctor visit based on information obtained from the prescription drug; (b) information on health foods such as supplements that are considered appropriate for use in combination with the prescription drug and its application, as well as information on appropriate diet and exercise; and (c) information on matters that require special attention depending on the patient's gender, age, and medical history.
For example, (a) information recommending a medical examination would include, for high blood pressure, where smoking is a significant cause, recommending that smokers who are also prescribed antihypertensive drugs visit a smoking cessation clinic or providing information on how to quit smoking. (b) information on health foods such as supplements and appropriate diet and exercise, for example, if an anemia-reducing drug is prescribed, suggesting the intake of iron-replenishing supplements or foods. (c) information on matters requiring special attention depending on the patient's gender, age, and medical history, for example, a 40-year-old woman is generally at higher risk of developing gynecological diseases, so a recommendation to regularly visit a gynecological doctor would be considered.

For example, a "situation" refers to a situation related to the medication of each patient. Examples of situation items include (a) prescription history of the prescription drug, (b) attributes of the patient, (c) constitution and physical condition, and (d) medication status.
For example, (a) prescription history includes the current prescription, previous prescriptions, their dosages, and prescription periods. (b) patient attribute information includes the patient's name, age, sex, address, telephone number, and contact information. (c) patient constitution and physical condition information includes blood type, race, height, weight (body type), medical history, chronic illness, allergy information, side effect information, surgical history, pregnancy information, vaccination information, current physical condition, body temperature, vision, blood pressure, blood glucose level and other blood test results, hearing, appetite, dietary content, sweating, bowel movements, vomiting, jaundice, smoking status, alcohol intake, family composition, etc. (d) medication status information includes information on prescription medication status, number of visits, medication discontinuation, etc. Furthermore, the situation may include the medication-related information presented so far.

<Configuration of Embodiment 1: Medical Care-Related Information Update Unit>
The "medical care-related information update unit" 304 is configured to have the function of acquiring new medical care-related information from a medical care-related database, which is one or more of medical information management systems or medical information management databases, such as various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical care systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, and EMR systems, and updating the medical care-related information that is stored.
For example, the medical information storage unit may be configured to have the function of acquiring new medical information from the medical-related database at a predetermined timing if such information is available, and updating the existing medical information stored in the medical-related information storage unit.
Since a large amount of new medical information is recorded daily in a medical information database, various methods may be adopted. For example, the medical information database may be configured to always maintain the latest medical information by adopting a method of overwriting existing medical information with new medical information (recording only new medical information and erasing previous medical information), a method of updating existing medical information with new medical information (recording new medical information and leaving only the most recent previous medical information associated with it), or any other conceivable method.

<Configuration of Embodiment 1: Search Key Receiving Unit>
The 'search key receiving unit' 305 is configured to have a function of acquiring the stored medical identification information in order to search for at least the personal identification information of the stored medical care-related information.
For example, a medical professional may use a medical professional terminal to input desired medical identification information as a search key, which is then accepted by the system.
For example, a medical professional may use a medical professional terminal to input the individual drug code (YJ code) "1124007F2204" as a search key for the above-mentioned "Triazolam Tablets 0.25 mg "TCK"" and have it accepted by the system. Furthermore, the search key accepting unit 305 may be configured to accept not only one piece of medical identification information as a search key, but also multiple pieces of medical identification information as search keys.
For example, the system may be configured to accept input of the disease name code "2130002," which is disease name identification information representing "depression," and the individual drug code (YJ code) "1124007F2204," which is drug identification information representing Triazolam Tablets 0.25 mg "TCK," which is a "sleeping pill." In this way, by using accurate information based on medical knowledge as a search key, it is possible to provide a search key that is accurate and medically meaningful.

<Configuration of Embodiment 1: Medical Care-Related Information Search Unit>
The 'medical treatment related information search unit' 306 is configured to have a function of searching for medical treatment related information stored using the medical treatment identification information acquired by the search key receiving unit as a search key.
For example, the system may be configured to be able to search for medical care-related information stored using search keys such as the disease name code "2130002" which is disease name identification information representing "depression" and the individual drug code (YJ code) "1124007F2204" which is drug identification information representing Triazolam Tablets 0.25 mg "TCK" which is a "sleeping pill." In this way, accurate search keys based on medical knowledge can be used to search for accurate and medically significant medical care-related information.

<Configuration of the First Embodiment: Personal Identification Information Aggregation Acquisition Unit>
The 'personal identification information aggregate acquisition unit' 307 is configured to have a function of acquiring a personal identification information aggregate, which is an aggregate of at least one piece of personal identification information from the medical care-related information acquired as a result of the examination.
For example, the system may be configured to search for medical care-related information stored using the disease name code "2130002", which is disease name identification information representing "depression", and the individual pharmaceutical code (YJ code) "1124007F2204", which is drug identification information representing Triazolam Tablets 0.25 mg "TCK", which is a "sleeping pill", as search keys, and to obtain a personal identification information collection, which is a collection of one or more pieces of personal identification information associated with the medical care-related information that is the search result.
This makes it possible to obtain a collection of personal identifying information associated with medically relevant information, which is the result of searching for accurate and medically relevant information using an accurate search key (e.g., medical identifying information) based on medical knowledge. Information on this collection of personal identifying information is very important information for medical professionals or medical-related organizations, and can be said to be medically accurate and meaningful information that can be used, for example, to select a population for "post-marketing surveillance."
Furthermore, we believe that information in the aggregate of personal identification information should be treated as confidential information, and that when output to an external party, it should be treated as anonymized information that has been anonymized.
Furthermore, the information of the personal identification information collection may be configured to be held and stored in association with the medical identification information used as a search key.

FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically showing the process of acquiring a personal identification information set in this embodiment.
As shown in this figure, for example, as an example, the medical treatment-related information storage unit may be configured to store personal identification information and medication identification information included in medical treatment identification information as medical treatment-related information.
In this case, a pharmacist, who is a medical professional, uses a medical professional terminal to access the medical care-related information management system via a network and performs a search in the medical care-related information storage unit using the drug identification information included in the medical identification information (in this example, "1124007F2247": triazolam tablets 0.25 mg "CH") as key information. As a result, if there is at least one record containing drug identification information that matches the above drug identification information, the personal identification information included in that record information is collected to obtain one or more collections. In this example, the result is a collection of personal identification information for four individuals (patients).

In this manner, in this embodiment, a search is performed using medical identification information as key information, and it is possible to acquire a collection of personal identification information having matching medical identification information from the medical care related information storage unit.
For example, a pharmacist, a healthcare professional, can view and display information on the number of individuals (patients) prescribed the same drug or group of drugs via a healthcare professional terminal display. This information can be used to warn patients (who have been prescribed the same drug or group of drugs) to immediately discontinue taking the drug if a problem with the prescribed drug or group of drugs is discovered, such as the presence of carcinogenic substances in additives other than the active ingredient. In addition, it can also suggest alternative drugs with equivalent efficacy to patients (in person, by phone, email, social media, etc.). Furthermore, if a patient (who has been prescribed the drug or group of drugs) experiences side effects, other patients (who have been prescribed the same drug or group of drugs) can be warned about the side effects or advised to discontinue taking the drug (in person, by phone, email, social media, etc.).

<Embodiment 1: Medical Care Information Management System: Hardware Configuration>
The hardware configuration of the medical care-related information management system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment. As shown in this diagram, the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment comprises a "CPU (Central Processing Unit)" 401 that performs various calculation processes, and a "main memory" 402. It also comprises a "non-volatile memory" 403 that stores predetermined information, and a "network I/F (interface)" 404 that sends and receives information to and from one or more medical professional terminals 406, one or more medical-related institution terminals 407, an administrator terminal 408, and one or more medical-related databases 409. These are then interconnected by data communication paths such as a "bus" 405, and perform information sending, receiving, and processing.

The "main memory" here loads programs that perform various processes so that the "CPU" can execute them, and also provides a work area for those programs. Furthermore, multiple addresses are assigned to each of the "main memory" and "non-volatile memory," and programs executed by the "CPU" can exchange data and perform processing by identifying and accessing these addresses. In this embodiment, the programs stored in the "main memory" include a medical identification information storage program, a personal identification information storage program, a medical related information storage program, a medical related information update program, a search key reception program, a medical related information search program, and a personal identification information collection acquisition program. Furthermore, the "main memory" and "non-volatile memory" store medical identification information, personal identification information, medical related information, new medical related information, search key information, personal identification information collection information, and the like.

The "CPU" executes the medical identification information retention program stored in the "main memory" to retain medical identification information, including one or more of: drug identification information, which is information for identifying a drug or group of drugs; personal behavior attribute identification information, which is information for identifying attributes related to an individual's behavior, including at least one of an individual's age, gender, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, health checkup results and/or medical examination results, vital signs, genetic information, whether or not they smoke and/or drink alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress levels, mental health status, psychological challenges or issues, occupation, work environment, family composition, and whether or not they have social support; injury/illness name identification information, which is information for identifying the name of an injury or illness; treatment identification information, which is information for identifying treatment used in the medical insurance claim processing system; and test result identification information, which is information for identifying the results of a physical examination, and stores this information in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory." The "CPU" also executes the personal identification information retention program stored in the "main memory" to retain personal identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying an individual, and stores this information in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory." The system also executes a medical care-related information retention program stored in the "main memory" to retain medical care-related information, which is information related to the individual's medical care and includes medical care identification information, in association with personal identification information, and stores the information in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory." The system also executes a medical care-related information update program stored in the "main memory" to acquire new medical care-related information from a medical care-related database, which is one or more of medical information management systems or medical information management databases, such as various databases related to health care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical care systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medication notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, and EMR systems, to update the retained medical care-related information, and stores the new medical care-related information in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory." The system also executes a search key reception program stored in the "main memory" to acquire the retained medical care identification information in order to search for at least personal identification information in the retained medical care-related information, and stores the search key information in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory." In addition, a medical treatment-related information search program stored in the "main memory" is executed to search for the medical treatment-related information stored therein using the acquired medical identification information as a search key, and the searched information is stored in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory." In addition, a personal identification information aggregate acquisition program stored in the "main memory" is executed to acquire a personal identification information aggregate, which is a collection of at least one piece of personal identification information from the medical treatment-related information acquired as a result of the search, and the personal identification information aggregate information is stored in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory."

<Embodiment 1: Medical Care-Related Information Management System: Processing Flow>
5 is a diagram showing the processing flow when the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment is used. As shown in the figure, the processing method includes a medical identification information storage step S501, a personal identification information storage step S502, a medical care-related information storage step S503, a medical care-related information update step S504, a search key reception step S505, a medical care-related information search step S506, and a personal identification information collection acquisition step S507.

The "medical identification information retention step" S501 is a step in which medical identification information is retained, which is one or more of: drug identification information, which is information for identifying a drug or group of drugs; personal behavior attribute identification information, which is information for identifying attributes related to an individual's behavior, including at least one of the individual's age, sex, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, health checkup results and/or medical examination results, vital signs, genetic information, whether or not they smoke and/or drink alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress levels, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, and whether or not they have social support; injury/illness name identification information, which is information for identifying the name of an injury or illness; treatment identification information, which is information for identifying a treatment used in the medical insurance claim computer processing system; and test result identification information, which is information for identifying the results of a physical examination.

The "personal identification information retention step" S502 is a stage in which personal identification information, which is information used to uniquely identify an individual, is retained.

The "medical treatment-related information storage step" S503 is a step in which medical treatment-related information, which is information related to the individual's medical treatment and includes medical treatment identification information, is stored in association with the personal identification information.

The "medical care-related information update step" S504 is a step in which new medical care-related information is obtained from one or more medical information management systems or medical information management databases, such as various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical care systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medication notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, and EMR systems, and the medical care-related information stored is updated.

The "search key reception step" S505 is a step in which the stored medical identification information is acquired in order to search for at least the personal identification information in the stored medical treatment-related information.

The "medical treatment-related information search step" S506 is a step in which the medical treatment-related information stored is searched for using the medical identification information acquired in the search key reception step as a search key.

The "personal identification information aggregate acquisition step" S507 is a step in which a personal identification information aggregate is acquired, which is a collection of at least one piece of personal identification information from the medical care-related information acquired as a result of the examination.

<Summary>
As described above, the present invention provides a medical treatment-related information management system that stores medical treatment-related information related to an individual's medical treatment, including medical identification information, in association with personal identification information, acquires new medical treatment-related information from a medical treatment-related database to update the stored medical treatment-related information, and searches for the stored medical treatment-related information using specific medical identification information as a search key to acquire a personal identification information collection, which is a collection of one or more relevant personal identification information.
For example, by storing medical care-related information related to the medical treatment of an individual, including medical identification information, in association with personal identification information, and acquiring new medical care-related information from a medical care-related database and updating the stored medical care-related information, medical professionals can always handle the latest medical care-related information.Furthermore, by searching the stored medical care-related information using specific medical identification information as a search key and acquiring a personal identification information aggregate, which is a collection of one or more pieces of relevant personal identification information, it becomes possible to always acquire a personal identification information aggregate based on the latest medical care-related information.
For example, if the healthcare organization is a dispensing pharmacy and the healthcare professional is a pharmacist, the healthcare professional can easily view and display information on the number of individuals (patients) prescribed the same drug or group of drugs via a display on the healthcare professional's terminal. Furthermore, if a problem with a prescribed drug or group of drugs is discovered, such as the discovery of a carcinogenic substance in an additive other than the active ingredient, this information can be used to issue a warning to the prescribed individual (patient) via face-to-face, telephone, email, social media, etc., urging them to immediately discontinue taking the drug. In connection with this, it can also be used to suggest alternative drugs with equivalent efficacy to the individual (patient) via face-to-face, telephone, email, social media, etc. Furthermore, if an individual (patient) prescribed the drug or group of drugs experiences side effects, other individuals (patients) who have been prescribed the same drug or group of drugs can be warned about the side effects or urged to discontinue taking the drug via face-to-face, telephone, email, social media, etc.

<Embodiment 2 (corresponding mainly to claims 2, 12, and 22)>
<Outline of Second Embodiment>
This embodiment is based on embodiment 1, and is characterized in that the medical care-related information update unit has a new acquisition possibility determination means for determining whether new medical care-related information can be acquired from the medical care-related database, a new medical care-related information acquisition means for acquiring the new medical care-related information when it is determined that new medical care-related information can be acquired, and an update means for updating the medical care-related information held with the new medical care-related information acquired by the new medical care-related information acquisition means.
Hereafter, the description of the functional configuration, hardware configuration, and processing flow that are the same as those in the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

<Functional Configuration of Second Embodiment>
6 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the medical care-related information management system in embodiment 2. In this embodiment, the medical care-related information update unit 600 includes a new acquisition possibility determination means 601, a new medical care-related information acquisition means 602, and an update means 603.

<Configuration of Embodiment 2: New Acquisition Possibility Determination Means>
The "means for determining whether new information can be acquired" 601 is configured to have a function for determining whether new medical care-related information can be acquired from the medical care-related database.
For example, the new acquisition possibility determination means 601 may be configured to access the medical-related database at a predetermined timing, refer to history information, and determine whether newly recorded new medical care-related information exists and is available for acquisition. The frequency of access to the medical-related database may be set in advance by an administrator. The "predetermined timing" may also include periodic access, on-demand access, event-driven access, and event-triggered access. The "predetermined timing" may be set in advance by an administrator.

<Configuration of Embodiment 2: New medical care-related information acquisition means>
The "new medical care-related information acquisition means" 602 is configured to have a function of acquiring new medical care-related information when it is determined that the new medical care-related information can be acquired.
For example, the new medical care-related information acquisition means 602 may be configured to immediately acquire new medical care-related information when it determines that new medical care-related information can be acquired, that is, when it determines that new medical care-related information can be acquired immediately by referring to historical information, etc.

<Embodiment 2: Description of Configuration: Update Means>
The "updating means" 603 is configured to have a function of updating the medical care-related information held with the acquired new medical care-related information.
For example, the update means 603 may be configured to immediately update the existing medical care-related information stored with new medical care-related information that can be obtained earlier.
For example, the update means 603 may be configured to always maintain the latest medical-related information by adopting a method of overwriting existing medical-related information with new medical-related information (recording only new medical-related information and erasing past medical-related information), a method of updating existing medical-related information with new medical-related information (recording new medical-related information and leaving only the most recent past medical-related information associated with it), or any other reasonable method.

<Embodiment 2: Medical Care Information Management System: Hardware Configuration>
The hardware configuration of the medical care-related information management system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment. As shown in this diagram, the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment comprises a "CPU (Central Processing Unit)" 701 that performs various calculation processes, and a "main memory" 702. It also comprises a "non-volatile memory" 703 that stores predetermined information, and a "network I/F (interface)" 704 that sends and receives information to and from one or more medical professional terminals 706, one or more medical-related organization terminals 707, an administrator terminal 708, and one or more medical-related databases 709. These are then interconnected by data communication paths such as a "bus" 705, and perform information sending, receiving, and processing.

The "main memory" here reads out programs that perform various processes so that the "CPU" can execute them, and also provides a work area for those programs. Furthermore, multiple addresses are assigned to each of the "main memory" and "non-volatile memory," and programs executed by the "CPU" can exchange data and perform processing by identifying and accessing these addresses. In this embodiment, the programs stored in the "main memory" include a subprogram for determining the possibility of new acquisition, a subprogram for acquiring new medical care-related information, and an update subprogram. Furthermore, the "main memory" and "non-volatile memory" store medical care-related information, new acquisition possibility information, new medical care-related information, etc.

The "CPU" executes the new acquisition possibility determination subprogram stored in the "main memory" to determine whether new medical information can be acquired from the medical-related database, and stores the new acquisition possibility information in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory." It also executes the new medical information acquisition subprogram stored in the "main memory," and if it determines that new medical information can be acquired, it acquires the new medical information and stores the new medical information in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory." It also executes the update subprogram stored in the "main memory," to update the medical information held with the acquired new medical information, and store the medical information in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory."

<Embodiment 2: Medical Care-Related Information Management System: Processing Flow>
8 is a diagram showing the flow of processing when using the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the processing method comprises a sub-step S801 for determining whether new information can be acquired, a sub-step S802 for acquiring new medical care-related information, and a sub-step S803 for updating.

The "new acquisition possibility determination substep" S801 is a stage in which it is determined whether new medical treatment-related information can be acquired from the medical-related database.

The "new medical care-related information acquisition substep" S802 is a stage in which, if it is determined that new medical care-related information is available, that new medical care-related information is acquired.

The "update substep" S803 is a step in which the medical care-related information currently held is updated with the newly acquired medical care-related information.

<Summary>
As described above, in the present invention, a medical care-related information management system can be provided in which the medical care-related information update unit has a new acquisition possibility determination means for determining whether new medical care-related information can be acquired from the medical care-related database, a new medical care-related information acquisition means for acquiring the new medical care-related information when it is determined that new medical care-related information can be acquired, and an update means for updating the medical care-related information held with the new medical care-related information acquired by the new medical care-related information acquisition means.
For example, if new medical information is available in the medical database, the medical information stored therein can be updated with the new medical information, allowing medical professionals and medical organizations to always have access to the latest medical information.

<Third embodiment (corresponding mainly to claims 3, 13, and 23)>
<Outline of Embodiment 3>
This embodiment is based on the first and second embodiments, and is characterized in that the medical care-related information update unit has a confirmation notification output means for outputting a confirmation notification to check whether new medical care-related information exists in the medical care-related database at a predetermined timing.
Hereinafter, the description of the functional configuration, hardware configuration, and processing flow that are the same as those in the first and second embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

<Functional Configuration of Third Embodiment>
9 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a medical care-related information management system according to embodiment 3. In this embodiment, a confirmation notification output means 901 is provided.

<Embodiment 3: Description of Configuration: Confirmation Notification Output Means>
The "confirmation notice output means" 901 is configured to have a function of outputting a confirmation notice for confirming whether new medical care-related information exists in the medical care-related database at a predetermined timing.
For example, the confirmation notification output means 901 may be configured to output a notification confirmation to one or more medical-related databases at a predetermined timing to confirm whether new medical treatment-related information exists.
Also, for example, the "predetermined timing" may include a periodic timing, an on-demand timing, an event-driven timing, an event-triggered timing, etc. This "predetermined timing" may be set in advance by the administrator.
Also, for example, when a confirmation notification is output to a medical-related database, if a positive response is returned from the medical-related database, the system may be configured to proceed to the next operation (for example, an operation to update medical-related information or an operation to determine the possibility of new acquisition).

Third Embodiment: Medical Care Information Management System: Hardware Configuration
The hardware configuration of the medical care-related information management system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 10 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a medical care-related information management system in this embodiment. As shown in this diagram, the medical care-related information management system in this embodiment includes a "CPU (Central Processing Unit)" 1001 that performs various calculations, and a "main memory" 1002. It also includes a "non-volatile memory" 1003 that stores predetermined information, and a "network I/F (interface)" 1004 that sends and receives information to and from one or more medical staff terminals 1006, one or more medical organization terminals 1007, an administrator terminal 1008, and one or more medical-related databases 1009. These are then interconnected by a data communication path such as a "bus" 1005, and perform the sending and receiving of information and processing.

The "main memory" here reads out programs that perform various processes so that the "CPU" can execute them, and also provides a work area for those programs. Furthermore, multiple addresses are assigned to the "main memory" and "non-volatile memory," and programs executed by the "CPU" can exchange data and perform processing by identifying and accessing these addresses. In this embodiment, the program stored in the "main memory" is a confirmation notification output subprogram, for example. Furthermore, confirmation notification information and the like are stored in the "main memory" and "non-volatile memory."

The "CPU" executes a confirmation notification output subprogram stored in the "main memory" to output a confirmation notification to check whether new medical treatment-related information exists in the medical-related database at a predetermined timing, and stores the confirmation notification information in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory."

<Embodiment 3: Medical Care-Related Information Management System: Processing Flow>
11 is a diagram showing the flow of processing when using the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment. As shown in the diagram, this processing method includes a confirmation notification output sub-step S1101.

The "confirmation notification output substep" S1101 is a step in which a confirmation notification is output to confirm whether new medical treatment-related information exists in the medical-related database at a specified time.

<Summary>
As described above, in the present invention, a medical care-related information management system can be provided in which the medical care-related information update unit has a confirmation notification output means for outputting a confirmation notification to check whether new medical care-related information exists in the medical care-related database at a predetermined timing.
For example, if a confirmation notice is output to the medical-related database and a positive response to the confirmation notice is returned from the medical-related system, the system can proceed to the next operation (e.g., updating medical-related information or determining whether new information can be obtained), thereby improving the reliability of the system.

<Fourth embodiment (corresponding mainly to claims 4, 14, and 24)>
<Outline of Fourth Embodiment>
This embodiment is based on embodiments 1 to 3 and is characterized in that it has a medical worker identification information storage unit that stores medical worker identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying medical workers and/or medical-related organizations, and the medical identification information includes medical worker identification information.
Hereinafter, the description of the functional configuration, hardware configuration, and processing flow that are the same as those of the first to third embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

<Functional Configuration of Fourth Embodiment>
12 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the medical care-related information management system according to embodiment 4. In this embodiment, a medical staff identification information storage unit 1208 is provided.

<Configuration of Embodiment 4: Medical Professional Identification Information Storage Unit>
The "medical worker identification information storage unit" 1208 has a medical worker identification information storage unit that stores medical worker identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying medical workers and/or medical-related organizations, and is configured to have the function of including medical worker identification information in the medical identification information.

For example, "medical worker identification information" may be configured to include at least one or more of the following information: personal identification number (My Number information), the symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a long-term care insurance insured number, the number printed on a medical worker's license, a corporate number (consisting of 13 digits), and a medical institution code (consisting of 10 digits).
For example, the number written on a medical professional's license card is commonly called a registration number, and is usually six to seven digits long. This registration number allows for unique identification of the medical professional.

For example, the medical institution code is a number that uniquely identifies an insurance medical institution. It is usually made up of 10 digits, and each digit has a specific meaning.
Specifically, the first two digits of the medical institution code are called the prefecture number, and are numbers assigned to each prefecture; for example, Tokyo is "13" and Osaka is "27."
The next digit is called the point table number and indicates the classification of medical, dental, pharmacy, etc. For example, medical is "1," dental is "3," and pharmacy is "4."
The next two digits are called the county, city, or ward number and are assigned to each county, city, or ward.
The next four digits are called the medical institution number and are a unique number assigned to each medical institution.
The last digit is called a verification number and is used to verify the accuracy of the entire medical institution code.
In this way, even if there are multiple medical institutions with the same name, the medical institution code can be used to uniquely identify the medical institution.

For example, the Corporate Number is a 13-digit number (a 12-digit company number and a 1-digit check digit) managed by the National Tax Agency, and is automatically assigned when the incorporation registration of a corporation or organization is completed. This allows for unique identification of corporations and organizations. The Corporate Number is a 12-digit number managed by the Legal Affairs Bureau, with the first four digits being a number assigned to each Legal Affairs Bureau, the next two digits being a number indicating the type of corporation, and the final six digits being a number assigned in the order of registration. This Corporate Number is assigned by the Legal Affairs Bureau when the corporation is registered.

For example, in this embodiment, a medical professional identification information storage unit is provided that stores medical professional identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying medical professionals and/or medical-related organizations. By including medical professional identification information in the medical identification information, it becomes possible to search not only by drug identification information, but also by medical professional identification information, making it possible to obtain a collection of personal identification information based on more detailed information.
For example, by searching by medical professional, for example, by doctor, it becomes possible to know information such as which doctor prescribes a prescribed drug or group of drugs most often or least often.
Furthermore, for example, by extracting by medical institution code, it becomes possible to know information such as which hospitals, etc. are more or less likely to prescribe a prescribed drug or group of drugs, or which pharmacy dispensed the prescribed drug or group of drugs and provided medication instructions.
Furthermore, for example, by extracting by corporate number, it becomes possible to know information such as which pharmaceutical company's medicines are used for the prescribed drug or drug group, and which pharmaceutical company's drug or drug group is prescribed more or less.

FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing the process of acquiring a personal identification information set in this embodiment.
As shown in this figure, for example, as an example, the medical treatment-related information storage unit may be configured to store personal identification information and medical professional identification information included in the medical treatment identification information as medical treatment-related information.
In this case, a pharmacist, who is a medical professional, uses a medical professional terminal to access the medical care-related information management system via a network and performs a search in the medical care-related information storage unit using the medical professional identification information included in the medical identification information (in this example, medical institution code "1340153387": AAA Pharmacy) as key information. If there is at least one record containing medical professional identification information that matches the medical professional identification information, the personal identification information included in that record information is collected to obtain one or more collections. In this example, the result is a collection of personal identification information for three individuals (patients).

In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to use the medical professional identification information included in the medical identification information as key information to obtain a collection of personal identification information having matching medical professional identification information from the medical treatment-related information storage unit.
Therefore, pharmacists, who are medical professionals, can view and view information on the number of individuals (patients) visiting an AAA pharmacy through the display of their medical professional terminal. This information can be used to warn patients (who have been prescribed a drug or group of drugs) in person, by phone, email, social media, etc., if a problem is found with a prescribed drug or group of drugs, such as the discovery of a carcinogenic substance in an additive other than the active ingredient, and prompt the patient to discontinue taking the drug. In addition, it can also suggest alternative drugs with equivalent efficacy to patients (in person, by phone, email, social media, etc.). Furthermore, if a patient who has been prescribed a specific drug or group of drugs experiences side effects, other patients who have been prescribed the same drug or group of drugs can be warned about the side effects or asked to discontinue taking the drug in person, by phone, email, social media, etc. In addition, by informing the pharmaceutical company that manufactures and sells the specific drug or group of drugs of the side effects, it can promptly recall the drug or group of drugs and focus on improving the drug or group of drugs.

<Embodiment 4: Medical Care-Related Information Management System: Hardware Configuration>
The hardware configuration of the medical care-related information management system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 13 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a medical care-related information management system in this embodiment. As shown in this figure, the medical care-related information management system in this embodiment includes a "CPU (Central Processing Unit)" 1301 that performs various calculations, and a "main memory" 1302. It also includes a "non-volatile memory" 1303 that stores predetermined information, and a "network I/F (interface)" 1304 that sends and receives information to and from one or more medical staff terminals 1306, one or more medical-related organization terminals 1307, an administrator terminal 1308, and one or more medical-related databases 1309. These are then interconnected by data communication paths such as a "bus" 1305, and perform information sending, receiving, and processing.

The "main memory" here reads out programs that perform various processes so that the "CPU" can execute them, and also provides a work area that is a workspace for those programs. The "main memory" and "non-volatile memory" are each assigned multiple addresses, and programs executed by the "CPU" can exchange data and perform processing by identifying and accessing those addresses. In this embodiment, the programs stored in the "main memory" include the same programs as in embodiment 1, as well as a program for retaining identification information for medical professionals, etc. The "main memory" and "non-volatile memory" also store identification information for medical professionals, etc., in addition to the same information as in embodiment 1.

The "CPU" executes the medical professional identification information retention program stored in the "main memory" to retain medical professional identification information, which is information used to uniquely identify medical professionals and/or medical-related organizations, and stores the medical professional identification information in the "main memory" and/or "non-volatile memory."

<Embodiment 4: Medical Care-Related Information Management System: Processing Flow>
14 is a diagram showing the processing flow when the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment is used. As shown in the figure, in addition to the steps similar to those in the first embodiment, this processing method includes a step S1408 of storing medical staff identification information.

The "medical worker identification information retention step" S1408 is a step in which medical worker identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying medical workers and/or medical-related organizations, is retained and the medical worker identification information includes the medical worker identification information.

<Summary>
As described above, the present invention has a medical professional identification information storage unit that stores medical professional identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying medical professionals and/or medical-related organizations, and by adopting a configuration in which the medical identification information includes medical professional identification information, it becomes possible to search for each medical professional identification information, and a medical care-related information management system can be provided that can obtain a collection of personal identification information based on more detailed information.

<Fifth Embodiment (corresponding mainly to claims 5, 15, and 25)>
<Outline of Fifth Embodiment>
This embodiment is based on embodiments 1 to 4, and is characterized in that it has a personal attribute identification information storage unit that stores personal attribute identification information, which is information for identifying the personal attribute information, which is attribute information of an individual, in association with personal identification information, and the medical identification information includes the personal attribute identification information.
Hereinafter, the description of the functional configuration, hardware configuration, and processing flow that are the same as those of the first to fourth embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

<Fifth Embodiment: Functional Configuration>
15 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the medical care related information management system according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, a personal attribute identification information storage unit 1508 is provided.

<Configuration of Fifth Embodiment: Personal Attribute Identification Information Storage Unit>
The “personal attribute identification information storage unit” 1508 has a personal attribute identification information storage unit that stores personal attribute identification information that is associated with personal identification information and identifies the personal attribute information that is attribute information of the individual, and is configured to have the function of including the personal attribute identification information in the medical identification information.
For example, "personal attribute identification information" includes at least one or more of the following information: personal identification number (My Number information), symbol/number on social insurance or national health insurance card, long-term care insurance insured number, and unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information.
Furthermore, for example, the "personal attribute information" identified by this personal attribute identification information may be configured to include at least one or more of the following information: name, date of birth, sex, address, telephone number, email address, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, BMI (body mass index), health checkup results and/or medical examination results, genetic information, whether or not the person smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, and whether or not the person has social support.

In this way, in this embodiment, by including not only drug identification information but also personal attribute identification information in the medical identification information, it is possible to obtain a collection of personal identification information associated with the personal attribute identification information, and it becomes possible to search not only by drug identification information but also by personal attribute identification information, making it possible to obtain a collection of personal identification information based on more detailed information.
For example, by searching by gender, it becomes possible to know information such as whether a prescribed drug or group of drugs is more or less often prescribed to men or women.
Furthermore, for example, by searching by date of birth, it becomes possible to find information such as which age groups of individuals (patients) are most or least likely to be prescribed a prescribed drug or group of drugs.
Furthermore, for example, by searching by family history, it becomes possible to obtain information such as whether a prescribed drug or group of drugs should be prescribed to an individual with a particular genetic predisposition, or whether it would be better to refrain from prescribing the drug or group of drugs.
Additionally, the system may be configured to obtain a set of personal identifying information based on a combination of medical identifying information (e.g., male gender, age over 40, and family history of cancer).

Regarding "personal attribute information," various information, including the information mentioned above, can be considered personal attribute information, so we will list it here again, including the information mentioned above. For example, the following information may also be included in "personal attribute information."

<Basic information>
(1) Personal identification information Name: Patient's full name Date of birth: Necessary for age verification and age-specific disease risk management Gender: Important for gender-specific diseases and treatment Address: Necessary for emergency contact and home visits Telephone number: Necessary for emergency contact and reservation confirmation (2) Social attributes Occupation: Necessary for occupational disease risk assessment and understanding lifestyle habits Marital status: Useful for understanding family history and support situation

<Medical History>
(1) Past medical history - Medical history: Previous illnesses and surgical history, etc. - Allergy information: Presence or absence of drug or food allergies, etc. - Family history: Hereditary diseases and family-specific medical history, etc. (2) Current health condition - History of current illness: Current chief complaints and details of symptoms, etc. - Chronic diseases: Presence or absence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc. - Pregnancy history: For women, whether or not they have been pregnant and their history, etc.

<Lifestyle Information>
(1) Lifestyle habits ・Smoking history: whether or not you smoke, how many years you smoke, how many cigarettes you smoke per day, etc. ・Drinking history: how often and how much you drink, etc. ・Dietary habits: what kind of meals you eat, how often, specific dietary restrictions, etc. ・Exercise habits: what kind of exercise you do, how often, and when. (2) Other living conditions ・Living environment: the housing situation (for example, whether it is barrier-free for elderly people), etc. ・Social support: the support from family and the local community, etc.

<Medical and treatment history>
(1) Medical institution history - Past medical institutions: a list of medical institutions visited, etc. - Treatment history: past treatment details and results, etc. - Hospitalization history: whether or not the patient was hospitalized and the length of hospitalization, etc. (2) Drug information - Current medication status: a list of medications currently being used and compliance rate, etc. - Past drug use history: medications used in the past, their effects, side effects, etc.

<Test and diagnosis information>
(1) Test results - Blood test: blood type, blood sugar level, cholesterol level, tumor marker, etc. - Diagnostic imaging: X-ray, MRI, CT scan results, etc. - Other tests: electrocardiogram, urine test, stool test, genetic test, etc. (2) Diagnostic information - Current diagnosis: current diagnosis results by a doctor, etc. - Diagnostic progress: changes in diagnosis and records of follow-up observation, etc.

<Insurance and Economic Information>
(1) Insurance information - Insurance type: whether you have public insurance (national health insurance, social insurance, etc.) or private insurance, etc. - Insurance number: the symbol and number printed on your insurance card, the personal number recorded on your My Number insurance card, etc. (2) Financial situation - Income information: useful for assessing the need for financial support - Medical expense subsidy information: the status of coverage by public subsidies and private insurance, etc.

<Communication Information>
(1) Language and culture ・Mother tongue: necessary for communication with medical professionals ・Cultural background: cultural requests and restrictions regarding treatment and care, etc. (2) Decision maker ・Substitute decision maker: information on a proxy in the event of unconsciousness or difficulty expressing one's wishes, etc. ・Consent information: records of consent to treatment plans, surgery, etc.

Privacy and Security
(1) Consent and authority ・Consent to provide information: consent to the handling of personal information and provision to third parties, etc. ・Access authority: a list of people who have access to information, such as medical professionals and family members

FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically showing the process of acquiring a personal identification information set in this embodiment.
As shown in this figure, for example, as an example, the medical treatment-related information storage unit may be configured to store personal identification information and personal attribute identification information included in the medical identification information associated with that individual as medical treatment-related information.
In this case, a pharmacist, who is a medical professional, uses a medical professional terminal to access the individual medical care related information management system via a network and performs a search in the medical care related information storage unit using personal attribute identification information included in the medical care related information (in this example, the personal attribute identification information is "male") as key information. As a result, if there is at least one record containing personal attribute identification information that matches the above personal attribute identification information, the personal identification information included in the record information is collected to obtain one or more collections. In this example, the result is a collection of personal identification information for four individuals (patients).

In this manner, in this embodiment, it is possible to use medical identification information including personal attribute identification information to obtain a collection of personal identification information having matching personal attribute identification information from the medical identification information storage unit.
Thus, for example, a healthcare professional, such as a pharmacist, can view and display information on the display of a healthcare professional terminal, such as the number of individuals (patients) who have been prescribed a specific drug or group of drugs based on personal identification attribute information (in this example, "male"). This information can be used to warn the prescribed individual (patient) in person, by phone, email, social media, etc., if a problem with the prescribed drug or group of drugs is discovered, such as the discovery of a carcinogenic substance in an additive other than the active ingredient, and to promptly discontinue the drug. In connection with this, it can also be used to suggest alternative drugs with equivalent efficacy to the individual (patient) in person, by phone, email, social media, etc. Furthermore, if an individual (patient) prescribed a specific drug or group of drugs experiences side effects, other individuals (patients) who have been prescribed the same drug or group of drugs can be warned about the side effects or advised to discontinue the drug in person, by phone, email, social media, etc. In relation to this, by informing the pharmaceutical company that manufactures and sells a specific drug or drug group of the symptoms of side effects, etc., it will be possible for them to quickly recall the drug or drug group in question or to focus on improving the drug or drug group in question.
Furthermore, by using personal attribute information (e.g., "male") indicated by the personal attribute identification information, it becomes possible to know what drugs or drug groups are most often prescribed by what medical professionals (e.g., which doctors at which hospitals) for prostate cancer, a disease common among elderly men. It also becomes possible to know whether a higher therapeutic effect is achieved by appropriately changing the drug or drug group to be prescribed, taking into full consideration the age, constitution, and family history of the individual (patient). In other words, it is possible for medical professionals (doctors, pharmacists, etc.) to share various know-how about specific diseases, which also leads to the improvement of their skills.

<Embodiment 5: Medical Care Information Management System: Hardware Configuration>
The hardware configuration of the medical care-related information management system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 10 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment. As shown in this figure, the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment includes a "CPU (Central Processing Unit)" 1601 that performs various calculations, and a "main memory" 1602. It also includes a "non-volatile memory" 1603 that stores predetermined information, and a "network I/F (interface)" 1604 that sends and receives information to and from one or more medical professional terminals 1606, one or more medical organization terminals 1607, an administrator terminal 1008, and one or more medical-related databases 1609. These are then interconnected by data communication paths such as a "bus" 1605, and perform information sending, receiving, and processing.

The "main memory" here reads out programs that perform various processes so that the "CPU" can execute them, and also provides a work area that is a workspace for those programs. Furthermore, multiple addresses are assigned to each of the "main memory" and "non-volatile memory," and programs executed by the "CPU" can exchange data and perform processing by identifying and accessing those addresses. In this embodiment, the programs stored in the "main memory" include the same programs as in embodiment 1, as well as a personal attribute identification information retention program. Furthermore, the "main memory" and "non-volatile memory" store personal attribute identification information and other information in addition to the same information as in embodiment 1.

The "CPU" executes the personal attribute identification information retention program stored in the "main memory," retains the personal attribute identification information, which is information used to associate with personal identification information and identify the personal attribute information, which is attribute information of that individual, and stores the personal attribute identification information in the "main memory" or "non-volatile memory."

<Embodiment 5: Medical Care-Related Information Management System: Processing Flow>
17 is a diagram showing the processing flow when the medical care-related information management system of this embodiment is used. As shown in the figure, in addition to the steps similar to those in the first embodiment, this processing method includes a personal attribute identification information storage step S1708.

The "personal attribute identification information retention step" S1708 is a step in which personal attribute identification information, which is information for identifying the personal attribute information that is attribute information of the individual, is associated with personal identification information and retained, and the personal attribute identification information is included in the medical identification information.

<Summary>
As described above, the present invention has a personal attribute identification information storage unit that stores personal attribute identification information, which is information for identifying the personal attribute information, which is attribute information of the individual, in association with personal identification information, and by adopting a configuration in which the medical identification information includes personal attribute identification information, it becomes possible to search for each personal attribute identification information when obtaining a collection of personal identification information associated with medical identification information, and it is possible to provide a medical treatment-related information management system that can obtain a collection of personal identification information based on more detailed information.

Medical care information management system: 201, 300
Medical staff terminal: 202
Medical-related organization terminal: 203
Administrator terminal: 204
Medical related databases: 206
Network: 205, 207
Medical identification information storage unit: 301
Individual ceremony information holding unit: 302
Medical care related information storage unit: 303
Medical care related information update unit: 304
Search key reception unit: 305
Medical care related information search unit: 306
Personal type information collection acquisition unit: 307

Claims (27)

a medical identification information holding unit for holding medical identification information, which is one or more of: drug identification information, which is information for identifying a drug or a group of drugs; personal behavior attribute identification information, which is information for identifying attributes related to personal behavior including at least one of an individual's age, sex, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, health checkup results and/or medical examination results, vital signs, genetic information, whether or not the individual smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family structure, and whether or not there is social support; injury/illness name identification information, which is information for identifying the name of an injury or illness; medical treatment identification information, which is information for identifying medical treatment used in a medical receipt computer processing system; and test result identification information, which is information for identifying the results of a physical examination;
a personal identification information storage unit that stores personal identification information that is information for uniquely identifying an individual;
a medical care-related information storage unit that stores medical care-related information, which is information related to the medical care of an individual, including medical care identification information, in association with the individual identification information;
a medical information update unit that acquires new medical information from one or more medical information management systems or medical information management databases, such as various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical examination systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, and EMR systems, and updates the medical information stored therein;
a search key receiving unit that acquires the stored medical identification information in order to search for at least personal identification information in the stored medical treatment-related information;
a medical treatment-related information search unit that searches for medical treatment-related information stored using the medical treatment identification information acquired by the search key receiving unit as a search key;
a personal identification information collection acquisition unit that acquires a personal identification information collection that is a collection of at least one piece of personal identification information from the medical care-related information acquired as a result of the search;
A medical worker identification information storage unit stores medical worker identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying a medical worker and/or a medical-related organization,
A medical care-related information management system in which the medical identification information includes identification information of the medical personnel, etc. The medical care related information update unit
a new acquisition possibility determination means for determining whether new medical treatment-related information can be acquired from the medical treatment-related database;
new medical care-related information acquisition means for acquiring new medical care-related information when it is determined that new medical care-related information can be acquired;
an updating means for updating the medical care-related information stored with new medical care-related information acquired by the new medical care-related information acquisition means;
The medical care related information management system according to claim 1 , further comprising: The medical care-related information management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the medical care-related information update unit includes a confirmation notification output means for outputting a confirmation notification to confirm whether new medical care-related information exists in the medical care-related database at a predetermined timing. a personal attribute identification information storage unit that stores personal attribute identification information that is information for identifying personal attribute information that is attribute information of an individual in association with the personal identification information;
The medical care-related information management system according to claim 1 , wherein the medical identification information includes the personal attribute identification information. The medical care-related information management system of claim 1, wherein the personal identification information includes at least one of the following: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol or number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a nursing care insurance number, and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information. The medical care-related information management system described in claim 1, wherein the drug identification information includes at least one of the following: a drug code listed in the drug price list (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare code), an individual drug code (YJ code), and a JAN code (standard type). The medical care-related information management system of claim 1, wherein the medical personnel identification information includes at least one or more of the following information: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a number on the medical personnel's license, a corporate number, and a medical institution code. The medical care-related information management system of claim 4, wherein the personal attribute identification information includes at least one of the following information: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card , a nursing care insurance number, and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information. 9. The medical care-related information management system of claim 8, wherein the personal attribute information identified by the personal attribute identification information includes at least one or more of the following information: name, date of birth, sex, address, telephone number, email address, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, BMI (body mass index), health checkup results and/or medical examination results, genetic information, whether or not a person smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns , stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, whether or not a person has social support, and living environment. A method executed by a medical care information management system that is a computer, comprising:
a medical identification information holding step for holding medical identification information which is one or more of drug identification information which is information for identifying a drug or a group of drugs; personal behavior attribute identification information which is information for identifying attributes related to personal behavior including at least one of an individual's age, sex, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, health checkup results and/or medical examination results, vital signs, genetic information, whether or not the individual smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family structure, and whether or not there is social support; injury/illness name identification information which is information for identifying the name of an injury or illness; medical treatment identification information which is information for identifying medical treatment used in a medical receipt computer processing system; and test result identification information which is information for identifying the results of a physical examination;
a personal identification information holding step of holding personal identification information that is information for uniquely identifying an individual;
a medical treatment-related information holding step for holding medical treatment-related information, which is information related to the medical treatment of the individual and includes medical treatment identification information, in association with the individual identification information;
a medical information updating step of acquiring new medical information from one or more medical information management systems or medical information management databases, such as various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, and EMR systems, and updating the medical information stored therein;
a search key receiving step for acquiring the stored medical identification information in order to search for at least personal identification information in the stored medical treatment-related information;
a medical treatment-related information search step for searching for medical treatment-related information held using the medical treatment identification information acquired in the search key receiving step as a search key;
a personal identification information collection acquisition step of acquiring a personal identification information collection that is a collection of at least one piece of personal identification information from the medical care-related information acquired as a result of the search;
a medical worker etc. identification information holding step for holding medical worker etc. identification information which is information for uniquely identifying a medical worker and/or a medical-related organization;
The medical identification information includes the medical professional identification information . A method executed by a medical care information management system that is a computer, comprising:
The medical care-related information updating step includes:
a new acquisition possibility determination substep of determining whether new medical care-related information can be acquired from the medical care-related database;
a new medical care-related information acquisition substep of acquiring the new medical care-related information when it is determined that the new medical care-related information can be acquired;
an update substep of updating the medical care-related information held with the new medical care-related information acquired in the new medical care-related information acquisition substep;
11. The method of claim 10 , comprising: A method executed by a medical care information management system that is a computer, comprising:
12. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the medical care-related information updating step includes a confirmation notification output substep of outputting a confirmation notification to confirm whether new medical care-related information exists in the medical care-related database at a predetermined timing. A method executed by a medical care information management system that is a computer, comprising:
a personal attribute identification information holding step for holding personal attribute identification information, which is information for identifying personal attribute information that is attribute information of an individual, in association with the personal identification information;
The method of claim 10 , wherein the medical identity information includes the personal attribute identity information. A method executed by a medical care information management system that is a computer, comprising:
The method described in claim 10, wherein the personal identification information includes at least one of the following information: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a nursing care insurance number , and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information. A method executed by a medical care information management system that is a computer, comprising:
The method according to claim 10 , wherein the drug identification information includes at least one of the following: a drug code listed in the drug price list (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare code), an individual drug code (YJ code), and a JAN code (standard type). A method executed by a medical care information management system that is a computer, comprising:
The method described in claim 10, wherein the medical professional identification information includes at least one or more of the following information: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a number on a medical professional's license, a corporate number, and a medical institution code. A method executed by a medical care information management system that is a computer, comprising:
The method described in claim 13, wherein the personal attribute identification information includes at least one of the following information: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a nursing care insurance number , and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information. A method executed by a medical care information management system that is a computer, comprising:
The method of claim 17, wherein the personal attribute information identified by the personal attribute identification information includes at least one or more of the following information: name, date of birth, sex, address, telephone number, email address, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, BMI (body mass index), health checkup results and/or medical examination results, genetic information, whether or not a person smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status , psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, whether or not a person has social support, and living environment. a medical identification information holding step for holding medical identification information which is one or more of drug identification information which is information for identifying a drug or a group of drugs; personal behavior attribute identification information which is information for identifying attributes related to personal behavior including at least one of an individual's age, sex, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, health checkup results and/or medical examination results, vital signs, genetic information, whether or not the individual smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family structure, and whether or not there is social support; injury/illness name identification information which is information for identifying the name of an injury or illness; medical treatment identification information which is information for identifying medical treatment used in a medical receipt computer processing system; and test result identification information which is information for identifying the results of a physical examination;
a personal identification information holding step of holding personal identification information that is information for uniquely identifying an individual;
a medical treatment-related information holding step for holding medical treatment-related information, which is information related to the medical treatment of the individual and includes medical treatment identification information, in association with the individual identification information;
a medical information updating step of acquiring new medical information from one or more medical information management systems or medical information management databases, such as various databases related to health and medical care, electronic medication history systems, electronic medical record systems, prescription computers, online medical consultation systems, online medication instruction systems, electronic medicine notebook systems, diagnostic image storage systems, ordering systems, PHR systems, EHR systems, and EMR systems, and updating the medical information stored therein;
a search key receiving step for acquiring the stored medical identification information in order to search for at least personal identification information in the stored medical treatment-related information;
a medical treatment-related information search step for searching for medical treatment-related information held using the medical treatment identification information acquired in the search key receiving step as a search key;
a personal identification information collection acquisition step of acquiring a personal identification information collection that is a collection of at least one piece of personal identification information from the medical care-related information acquired as a result of the search;
a medical worker etc. identification information holding step for holding medical worker etc. identification information which is information for uniquely identifying a medical worker and/or a medical-related organization;
An operating program for a medical care related information management system that is written so as to be readable and executable by a computer that is a medical care related information management system, wherein the medical identification information includes identification information of the medical personnel, etc. The medical care-related information updating step includes:
a new acquisition possibility determination substep of determining whether new medical care-related information can be acquired from the medical care-related database;
a new medical care-related information acquisition substep of acquiring the new medical care-related information when it is determined that the new medical care-related information can be acquired;
an update substep of updating the medical care-related information held with the new medical care-related information acquired in the new medical care-related information acquisition substep;
20. An operating program for a medical care related information management system, the operating program being written so as to be readable and executable by the medical care related information management system, which is a computer according to claim 19 . The medical-related information update step includes a confirmation notification output substep for outputting a confirmation notification to confirm whether new medical-related information exists in the medical-related database at a predetermined timing. An operating program of a medical-related information management system that is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer that is the medical-related information management system described in claim 19 or claim 20 . a personal attribute identification information holding step for holding personal attribute identification information, which is information for identifying personal attribute information that is attribute information of an individual, in association with the personal identification information;
20. An operating program for a medical care related information management system, the operating program being written so as to be readable and executable by a computer that is a medical care related information management system according to claim 19 , wherein the medical identification information includes the personal attribute identification information. The personal identification information includes at least one of the following information: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a nursing care insurance number, and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information.An operating program for a medical information management system that is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer that is a medical information management system as described in claim 19 . The drug identification information includes at least one of the following information: a drug price list drug code (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare code), an individual drug code (YJ code), and a JAN code (standard type).An operating program for a medical information management system written in a manner that can be read and executed by a medical information management system that is a computer as described in claim 19 . The medical professional identification information includes at least one or more of the following information: personal identification number (My Number information), symbol/number on social insurance or national health insurance card, number on medical professional qualification license, corporate number, and medical institution code. An operating program for a medical related information management system that is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer that is the medical related information management system described in claim 19 . The personal attribute identification information includes at least one of the following information: a personal identification number (My Number information), a symbol/number on a social insurance or national health insurance card, a nursing care insurance number, and a unique patient ID that can be used for the purpose of handling medical information. An operating program for a medical information management system that is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer that is a medical information management system as described in claim 22 . The personal attribute information identified by the personal attribute identification information includes at least one of the following information: name, date of birth, gender, address, telephone number, email address, insurance information, medical history, allergy history, medication history, family history, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, BMI (body mass index), health checkup results and/or medical examination results, genetic information, whether or not a person smokes and/or drinks alcohol, exercise habits, eating habits, sleep patterns, stress level, mental health status, psychological challenges or problems, occupation, work environment, family composition, whether or not a person has social support, and living environment. An operating program for a medical information management system that is written in a manner that can be read and executed by a computer that is the medical information management system described in claim 26 .