abstract |
Apparatus is provided including an input device, a medical risk database, a data processor, and a communication device. Data entered in the input device, usually by a health care professional, defines a patient data record. The medical risk database associates certain patient data entered into the data record, which increases the risk of a missed medical care opportunity, with additional medical care to address the risk. The communication device responds to the identification of patient data presenting a medical risk by communicating to a health care professional additional medical care selected to identify and take advantage of a medical care opportunity. Templates are also disclosed having “red light green light” indicators that indicate red to prompt consideration of a system and green to indicate it has been considered. A triage template and key information to provide additional information to the diagnosing or treating professional are also provided. |