| abstract |
The present disclosure relates to portable devices for capturing images of medical events to reduce medical errors. Apparatus and methods are provided having a camera and a medical event image capture application to capture images of medical condition management events involving products with markers, perform image processing and analysis of the captured images to extract markers from the captured images and other Identify product characteristics, artifacts, and/or related information in image elements, and perform human interaction or alert or request input to the user regarding selected information or otherwise educate the user regarding aspects of medical condition management. Medical event image capture applications provide any one or more of confirmation of correct or compatible products, confirmation of doses, and detection of defective products or drugs or misuse. Medical event image capture applications automatically record medical event data into a patient's electronic record and assist in healthcare management. |