FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] Embodiments of a present disclosure relate to the field of healthcare and more particularly to a system and a method for remote medical assistance in real-time.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In the field of the healthcare system, a physical examination of a patient is carried out. The world has come closer due to rapid development in digital technology. The development in communication technology results in easy accessibility in various fields such as industries, healthcare, and the like. The healthcare domain includes hospitals, medical stores, healthcare device providers, and the like. The medical field is growing rapidly as there is a huge development in communication technology. It is easy for a patient to reach out to a doctor in this digital era. There are many forms by which a patient may get medical help such as home medical consultation, remote healthcare monitoring, online consultation, and the like.
[0003] However, despite the availability of technology, it still remains a challenge to consult a doctor, especially when away from home or out of town. Patients often must travel significant distances, rearrange schedules, and make other accommodations to seek for a doctor consultation. Consequently, many patients may not seek care soon enough for optimal treatment, and/or may forgo follow-up care.
[0004] Referring to the traditional way of remote health care system, in the online consultation there is no healthcare person to assist, in such case there may be delay in medical advice. The existing remote health care system does not provide accurate consultation or medical help to the patient. Also, the existing system does not keep records of the patient’s history. The existing remote healthcare system does not provide medical help in emergency situations. Also, the current solutions do not address the diagnosis effectiveness for the patients because of the medical technology limitation. The existing systems have limitation in the availability of doctors in a specific area or the area where the patient live. Further, even though the existing remote healthcare systems have attempted to overcome one or more of the problems aforementioned, none have used a user-friendly and easy to use diagnostic tools in combination with integrated audio and video to make both doctors and patients comfortable with delivering medical care remotely.
[0005] Hence, there is a need for a system and a method for remote medical assistance in real-time that addresses the aforementioned issues.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0006] In accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, a system for remote medical assistance in real time is provided. The system includes a patient monitoring device and a processing subsystem. The patient monitoring device is configured to examine a patient. The patient monitoring device includes a plurality of diagnostic devices. The plurality of diagnostic devices is configured to examine the patient by capturing a plurality of diagnostic parameters related to a medical condition of the patient. The processing subsystem is hosted on a server and configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. The processing subsystem includes a selection module, a medical examination module, a connection module, a remote connectivity module, and a tagging module. The selection module is configured to allow the patient to select a service model associated with the medical assistant via a user device, upon requesting for a medical consultation with the doctor. The medical examination module is operatively connected to the medical device and the selection module. The medical examination module is configured to receive the plurality of diagnostic parameters and observe corresponding plurality of vitals of the patient. The connection module is operatively coupled to the medical examination module. The connection module is configured to send the plurality of diagnostic parameters of the patient to the doctor. The connection module is also configured to establish a connection via the network between the patient and the doctor thereby facilitating the doctor to diagnose the patient remotely. The remote connectivity module is operatively coupled with medical examination module and configured to connect the patient to a caretaker with the display of live data of the vitals of the patient. The tagging module is operatively coupled with the selection module. The tagging module is configured to geotag the service model to track live location of the patient.
[0007] In accordance with another embodiment, a method for operating a remote medical assistance system is provided. The method includes capturing, by a plurality of diagnostic devices of a patient monitoring device, a plurality of diagnostic parameters is related to a medical condition of the patient. The method also includes allowing, by a selection module of a processing subsystem, the patient to select a service model associated with the medical assistant via a user device, upon requesting for a medical consultation with the doctor. Further, the method includes receiving by a medical examination module of the processing subsystem, the plurality of diagnostic parameters and observing corresponding plurality of vitals of the patient. Further, the method includes sending, by a connection module of the processing subsystem, the plurality of diagnostic parameters of the patient to the doctor. Furthermore, the method includes establishing, by the connection module of the processing subsystem, a connection via the network between the patient and the doctor thereby facilitating the doctor to diagnose the patient remotely. Furthermore, the method includes connecting, by a remote connectivity module of the processing subsystem, the patient to a caretaker with the display of live data of the vitals of the patient. Furthermore, the method includes geotagging, by a tagging module of the processing subsystem, the service model to track live location of the patient.
[0008] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.
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[0009] The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
[0010] FIG. 1 is a block diagram representing a system for remote medical assistance in real-time in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a block diagram representing another embodiment of the system for remote medical assistance in real-time of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0012] FIG. 3 is a block diagram representing an exemplary embodiment of the system for remote medical assistance in real-time of FIG.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0013] FIG. 4 is a block diagram representing real-time working of the system for remote medical assistance of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0014] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a computer or a server for the system for remote medical assistance in real-time in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0015] FIG. 6 is a flow chart representing steps involved in a method for operation of a system for remote medical assistance in real-time in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0016] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0018] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures, or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
[0020] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0021] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system for remote medical assistance in real time. The system includes a patient monitoring device and a processing subsystem. The patient monitoring device is configured to examine a patient. The patient monitoring device includes a plurality of diagnostic devices. The plurality of diagnostic devices is configured to examine the patient by capturing a plurality of diagnostic parameters related to a medical condition of the patient. The processing subsystem is hosted on a server and configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. The processing subsystem includes a selection module, a medical examination module, a connection module, a remote connectivity module, and a tagging module. The selection module is configured to allow the patient to select a service model associated with the medical assistant via a user device, upon requesting for a medical consultation with the doctor. The medical examination module is operatively connected to the medical device and the selection module. The medical examination module is configured to receive the plurality of diagnostic parameters and observe corresponding plurality of vitals of the patient. The connection module is operatively coupled to the medical examination module. The connection module is configured to send the plurality of diagnostic parameters of the patient to the doctor. The connection module is also configured to establish a connection via the network between the patient and the doctor thereby facilitating the doctor to diagnose the patient remotely. The remote connectivity module is operatively coupled with the medical examination module and configured to connect the patient to a caretaker with the display of live data of the vitals of the patient. The tagging module is operatively coupled with the selection module. The tagging module is configured to geotag the service model to track the live location of the patient.
[0022] FIG. 1 is a block diagram representing a system (100) for remote medical assistance in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) includes a patient monitoring device (102) and a processing subsystem (106). The patient monitoring device (102) is configured to examine a patient. The patient monitoring device (102) includes a plurality of diagnostic devices (104) configured to examine the patient by capturing a plurality of diagnostic parameters related to a medical condition of the patient. In one embodiment, the plurality of diagnostic devices (104) are integrated and includes but is not limited to, Body vitals (such as ECG, BP, SPO2, Pulse, Temperature, Oxygen), Body sound of heart, lungs and respiratory, Zoom Observation with light of skin, eye, tongue, ear, injury, wound, Body sugar, Intraoral a camera, a foetal doppler, a handheld intraoral X-ray unit, an ECG 5 leg and Sphygmomanometer.
[0023] The processing subsystem (106) is hosted on a server (108) operatively coupled with the patient monitoring module (102) and configured to execute on a network (110) to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. In one embodiment, the network (110) may include a wired network such as a local area network (LAN). In another embodiment, the network (110) may include a wireless network such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, near-field communication (NFC), infrared communication (RFID), or the like. The processing subsystem (106) includes a selection module (112), a medical examination module (116), a connection module (118), a remote connectivity module (120), and a tagging module (122).
[0024] The selection module (112) is configured to allow the patient to select a service model (136) associated with the medical assistant via a user device (114), upon requesting for a medical consultation with a doctor (134). The service model (136) is typically a vehicle equipped with logistics required for the medical consultation. The logistics include, but is not limited to, comfortable seating for the patient, network (110) (Internet) connected ready to use diagnostic devices (104), a trained medical assistant who is accountable to operate the diagnostic devices (104) and assist the doctor (134) and the patient, test samples collection kit and video conferencing arrangements. Further, the service model (136) is equipped with geo tagging to ensure a quick arrival time to the patient in response to the request for the medical consultation. In one embodiment, the selection of service model (136) includes the selection of the vehicle (128) and the selection of the medical assistant by the patient. In another embodiment, the selection is based on based on a plurality of factors such as location proximity, type of the patient, patient interaction comfort, urgency of the patient’s consultation, type of service model (136) (such as a care van or a care bike) requirements, and the like.
[0025] The medical examination module (116) is operatively connected to the patient monitoring device (102) and the selection module (112). The medical examination module (116) is configured to receive the plurality of diagnostic parameters and observe the corresponding plurality of vitals of the patient. In one embodiment, the plurality of vitals of the patient may include ECG, blood pressure (BP), SPO2, pulse, temperature, oxygen, body sound of heart, lungs and respiratory, zoom observation with light of skin, eye, tongue, ear, injury, wound, body sugar, and the like. Typically, the medical assistant uses the plurality of diagnostic devices (104) to make observations of the plurality of diagnostic parameters in response to corresponding body characteristics of the patient. Subsequently, the diagnostic parameters are transmitted via the network (110) to the doctor at a remote location.
[0026] The connection module (118) is operatively coupled to the medical examination module (116). The connection module (118) is configured to establish a connection via the network (110) between the patient and the doctor (134). The connection module (118) is also configured send the plurality of diagnostic parameters of the patient to the doctor (134) thereby facilitating the doctor (134) to diagnose the patient remotely. It must be noted that audio data and video images of the patient are also transmitted to the doctor (134). Likewise, the connection module (118) is also configured to transmit diagnosis and/or treatment information from the doctor (134) to the patient. In one embodiment, the connection module (118) connects the patient to the preferred doctor (134) through a video call.
[0027] The remote connectivity module (120) is operatively coupled with medical examination module (116) and configured to connect the patient to a caretaker with the display of live data of the vitals of the patient. In one embodiment, the remote caretaker may be selected by the patient. For example, if a patient is a female, she may select a female caretaker remotely. Consider another example where a caretaker ‘X’ is located in London and wants a doctor (134) consultation for his aged mother ‘Y’ located in Delhi. In such a scenario, the caretaker ‘X’ can connect via the remote connectivity module (120) and remotely participate in the diagnosis process of his/her mother ‘Y’.
[0028] The tagging module (122) is operatively coupled with the selection module (112), wherein the tagging module (122) is configured to geotag the service model (136). This facilitates the patient to select the nearest service model (136) corresponding to his/her current location. This ensures minimal possible time to seek for medical help.
[0029] FIG. 2 is a block diagram representing another embodiment of the system (100) for remote medical assistance of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) includes a patient monitoring device (102) and a processing subsystem (106). The processing subsystem (106) includes a selection module (112), a medical examination module (116), a connection module (118), a remote connectivity module (120), and a tagging module (122).
[0030] In one embodiment, the patient monitoring device (102) is configured to integrate the plurality of diagnostic parameters with the medical examination module (116) and provide a recommendation to the patient based on the plurality of live diagnostic parameters. In one embodiment, provide a physical observation to a doctor (134) aided by a trained medical assistant, wherein the trained medical assistant assists both the patient and the doctor (134) during examination. In another embodiment, the doctor (134), the medical assistant, and the patient communicate via the network (110) and through their respective user devices. In one embodiment, the patient’s device may be a user device (114) as a relative of the patient may handle the patient’s device.
[0031] In one embodiment, the selection module (112) operates based on at least one of location proximity, patient consultation, and a type of service. In another embodiment, the selected vehicle (128) is medically equipped for carrying the patient to a medical care centre.
[0032] In one embodiment the system (100) includes a medical data record module (124). The medical data record module (124) is configured to save a plurality of medical data on the server (108) and a local database (126). The medical data record module (124) is also configured to deliver the plurality of medical data to the patient and the doctor (134) for review, wherein the medical data record module (124) enables the patient and the doctor (134) to share with other users.
[0033] In another embodiment, the system (100) includes comprises a customer care service (130) configured to remotely solve the patient’s query with respect to a service provided by the remote medical assistance. In one embodiment the customer care service (130) does not provide a medical solution, it provides a solution related to the car van or car bike service, a list of nearby hospitals, a list of names of the specialized doctors near to patient’s location, and the like.
[0034] The customer care service (130) is also configured to identify an emergency condition at the patient’s side. In such an embodiment, a payment service module (132) is configured to allow the patient to pay online directly to the doctor (134) within the remote medical assistance system. In one embodiment, the patient need not to use different payment websites to pay to the doctors (134), the payment may be done within the system.
[0035] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the system (100) for remote medical assistance in real-time of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) provides a clinic-like live video consultation environment to patients aided by:
1. Patient monitoring device (102) captures the essential diagnostic parameter to ensure the doctor (134) is not deprived of critical medical information while remotely examining the patient.
2. Aided by a trained medical assistant such as a nurse assists both the patient and the doctor (134) in examination aiding physical critical observation to the doctor (134).
3. Network (110) of a plurality of vans and bikes that facilitates the medical assistant to reach on time
4. Vehicle (128) providing a comfortable environment with the nurse, patient monitoring device (102). The vehicle is connected to the internet and equipped with an emergency kit.
[0036] The selection module (112) selects a nurse based on a plurality of factors. The following are the plurality of factors:
- Location proximity: The system (100) includes geographical clusters within the area of service operations. The medical assistants such as nurses are located in their given cluster. This may optimize logistics management and facilitates the easy reaching of the patient in the shortest time.
- Type of the patient: In the process workflow, once the request is received from the patient, their requirement is first assessed by a care executive. This provides a better understanding of the type of nurse suitable in sending to the patient.
- Patient interaction comfort: Nurses are well versed in English and the regional language so that there is no language as a barrier for the patient to interact with the nurse or with the doctor (134) selected by the patient.
- Urgency of the patient’s consultation: The system (100) for remote medical assistance is suitable for an emergency situation patient. The medical assistants are instructed to confirm the emergency need upfront and guide the patient accordingly. As such there might be cases of emergency to dealt while the doctor (134) consultation begins while using the system (100), in those scenarios the system (100) decides to take the patient to the nearest hospital or assist them in any way to get to the nearest hospital.
- Type of service: There are two modes for available in reaching the patient. One is with the care van and other is care bike. Van is suitable for any patient who is able to move out from their place and physically capable to get inside a van. For a patient who is unable to or having difficulty to move out from their lying position, in such cases the care bike service is useful. Where a paramedic may directly reach the patient’s place and help in connecting with the doctor (134).
[0037] Once the medical assistant reaches to the patient with the care van or the care bike, the medical assistant examines the patient with the help of the medical examination module (116). The examination data is stored in the local database (126) and also on the cloud server (108). The data is used as a history of the patient in future diagnosis. After examination, the patient is able to connect to the doctor (134) by using the connection module (118), wherein the connection module (118) is connected to the cloud server. The patient monitoring device (102) is also connected to the cloud server for sending the patient’s diagnostic parameters diagnosed by the plurality of diagnostic devices (104). The plurality of diagnostic devices (104) for diagnosis, such as an intraoral camera, a foetal doppler, a handheld intraoral X-ray unit, an electrocardiogram (ECG) 5 leg, an Oxygen saturation (SpO2), temperature meter, sphygmomanometer, and the like.
[0038] FIG. 4 is a block diagram representing a real-time working of the system (100) for remote medical assistance of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the patient monitoring system (102) and the processing subsystem (106) are connected to the cloud server (108). In one embodiment, the system (100) provides a plurality of web services such as a customer care service (130), payment service module (132), and the like. In one embodiment the processing subsystem (106) uses a MongoDB, Express, React, Node (MERN) stack-based application (138). ERN Stack is a Javascript Stack that is used for easier and faster deployment of full-stack web applications. The technologies that make up the stack are MongoDB — a document database, Express(.js) — is a Node. web framework. React(.js) — a client-side JavaScript framework, and Node(.js) — the premier JavaScript web server
[0039] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a computer or a server (200) for the system (100) for remote medical assistance in real-time in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The server (200) includes a processor(s) (202), and memory (206) operatively coupled to the bus (204).
[0040] The processor(s) (202), as used herein, means any type of computational circuit, such as, but not limited to, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a complex instruction set computing microprocessor, a reduced instruction set computing microprocessor, a very long instruction word microprocessor, an explicitly parallel instruction computing microprocessor, a digital signal processor, or any other type of processing circuit, or a combination thereof.
[0041] The bus (204) as used herein refers to be internal memory channel or computer network that is used to connect computer components and transfer data between them. The bus (204) includes a serial bus or a parallel bus, wherein the serial bus transmits data in a bit-serial format and the parallel bus transmits data across multiple wires. The bus (204) as used herein, may include but is not limited to, a system bus, an internal bus, an external bus, an expansion bus, a frontside bus, a backside bus, and the like.
[0042] The memory (206) includes a plurality of subsystems and a plurality of modules stored in the form of an executable program that instructs the processor (202) to perform the method steps illustrated in FIG. 1. The memory (206) is substantially similar to the system (100) of FIG.1. The memory (306) has the following submodules: includes a selection module (112), a medical examination module (116), a connection module (118), a remote connectivity module (120), and a tagging module (122).
[0043] The selection module (112) is configured to allow the patient to select a service model (136) associated with the medical assistant via a user device (114), upon requesting for a medical consultation with the doctor (134). In one embodiment, the selection of service model (136) includes selection of a vehicle (128) and the selection of a medical assistant by the patient.
[0044] The medical examination module (116) is operatively connected to the patient monitoring device (102) and the selection module (112). The medical examination module (116) is configured to receive the plurality of diagnostic parameters and observe corresponding plurality of vitals of the patient.
[0045] The connection module (118) is operatively coupled to the medical examination module (116). The connection module (118) is configured to establish a connection via the network (110) between the patient and the doctor (134). The connection module (118) is also configured send the plurality of diagnostic parameters of the patient to the doctor (134) thereby facilitating the doctor (134) to diagnose the patient remotely.
[0046] The remote connectivity module (120) is operatively coupled with medical examination module (116) and configured to connect the patient to a caretaker with the display of live data of the vitals of the patient.
[0047] The tagging module (122) is operatively coupled with the selection module (112), wherein the tagging module (122) is configured to geotag the service model (136) to track the live location of the patient.
[0048] Computer memory elements may include any suitable memory device(s) for storing data and executable program, such as read-only memory, random access memory, erasable programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory, hard drive, removable media drive for handling memory cards and the like. Embodiments of the present subject matter may be implemented in conjunction with program modules, including functions, procedures, data structures, sand application programs, for performing tasks, or defining abstract data types or low-level hardware contexts. An executable program stored on any of the above-mentioned storage media may be executable by the processor(s) (202).
[0049] FIG. 6 is a flow chart representing steps involved in a method (300) for the operation of a system for remote medical assistance in real-time in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The remote medical assistance may be defined as providing medical help to a patient who is not able to present psychically at the hospital.
[0050] The method (300) includes selecting, the remote medical assistance system by a patient. If the patient has his/her relatives with him/her then the patient may not need medical assistance from the system. If the patient is alone at home or the relatives are far away from the patient, then the patient requires a medical assistant.
[0051] The method (300) also includes allowing, by a selection module of a processing subsystem, the patient to select a service model associated with the medical assistant via a user device, upon request for medical consultation with the doctor in step (302). The method also includes selecting, a service model based on a plurality of factors such as location proximity, type of the patient, patient interaction comfort, the urgency of the patient’s consultation, type of service (such as a care van or a care bike) requirements, and the like. The method also includes selecting a car van or a car bike and a medical assistant such a nurse in the service model. The method also includes operating, based on at least one of location proximity, patient’s consultation, and a type of service. The method also includes providing, a medically equipped vehicle for carrying the patient to a medical care centre.
[0052] The method (300) includes capturing, by a plurality of diagnostic devices of a patient monitoring device, a plurality of diagnostic parameters related to a medical condition of the patient in step (304). The method also includes diagnosing, by intraoral a camera, a foetal doppler, handheld intraoral X-ray unit, ECG 5 leg, sphygmomanometer, and the like. The method also includes integrating, the plurality of diagnostic parameters with the medical examination module and provide a recommendation to the patient based on the plurality of live diagnostic parameters.
[0053] Further, the method (300) includes receiving, by a medical examination module of the processing subsystem, the plurality of diagnostic parameters and observing corresponding plurality of vitals of the patient in step (306). The method also includes diagnosing, by the plurality of vitals of the patient such as ECG, blood pressure (BP), SPO2, pulse, temperature, oxygen, body sound of heart, lungs and respiratory, zoom observation with light of skin, eye, tongue, ear, injury, wound, body sugar, and the like.
[0054] Furthermore, the method (300) includes establishing, by the connection module of the processing subsystem, a connection via the network between the patient and the doctor thereby facilitating the doctor to diagnose the patient remotely in step (308). The method also includes establishing, the connection of the patient with the doctor via a video call.
[0055] Furthermore, the method (300) includes sending, by a connection module of the processing subsystem, the plurality of diagnostic parameters of the patient to the doctor in step (310). The method also includes sending the plurality of diagnostic parameters to the doctor through the system via a wireless communication system.
[0056] Furthermore, the method (300) includes connecting, by a remote connectivity module of the processing subsystem, the patient to a caretaker with the display of live data of the vitals of the patient in step (312). The method also includes selecting, the remote caretaker may be selected by the patient. For example, if a patient is a female, she may select a female caretaker remotely. The method also includes communicating, the doctor with the medical assistant, and the patient communicate via the network and through their respective user devices.
[0057] Furthermore, the method (300) includes geotagging, by a tagging module of the processing subsystem, the service model to track the live location of the patient. (314). The method also includes tracking, the geotagged vehicles for their live location.
[0058] The method (300) also includes providing, a physical observation to doctor aided by a trained medical assistant, wherein the trained medical assistant assists both the patient and the doctor during examination. The method also includes saving, by a medical data record module of the processing subsystem, a plurality of medical data on the server and a local database. The method also includes delivering, by the medical data record module of the processing subsystem, the plurality of medical data to the patient and the doctor for review, wherein the medical data record module enables the patient and the doctor to share with other users.
[0059] The method (300) also includes solving, by a customer care service, the patient’s query with respect to a service provided by the service model, remotely. The method also includes identifying, by the customer care service, an emergency condition at the patient’s side. In one embodiment the customer care service does not provide a medical solution, it provides a solution related to the car van or car bike service, a list of nearby hospitals, a list of names of the specialized doctors near to patient’s location, and the like. The method also includes allowing, by a payment service module, the patient to pay online directly to the doctor within the remote medical assistance system. In one embodiment, the patient need not to use different payment websites to pay to the doctors, the payment may be done within the system.
[0060] Various embodiments of the present disclosure enable the patient to get medical help remotely with trained assistants and doctors. The system disclosed in the present disclosure provides online consultation there is along with a healthcare person to assist. The system provides quick service to the patients. The system disclosed in the present disclosure provides accurate consultation or medical help to the patient. Also, the system keeps records of the patient’s history which may be used for the treatment of diseases occurring in the future. The currently existing remote healthcare system does not provide medical help in emergency situations, but the present system provides medical help in emergency situations along with the trained medical assistant and the required equipment.
[0061] Further, the system disclosed in the present disclosure addresses the diagnostic effectiveness for the patients. The existing systems have limitation in the availability of doctors in a specific area or the area where the patient live. The present system provides suggestions to the patient regarding nearby hospitals that the patient may reach with the help of the medical assistant if required. Also, the present system provides security to the patient who is travelling to the hospital by vehicle, by geotagging the vehicle for tracking location of the vehicle.
[0062] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
[0063] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.

We Claims:

1. A system (100) for remote medical assistance in real time, wherein the system (100) comprises:
a patient monitoring device (102) configured to examine a patient, wherein the patient monitoring device (102) comprises:
a plurality of diagnostic devices (104) configured to examine the patient by capturing a plurality of diagnostic parameters related to a medical condition of the patient; and
a processing subsystem (106), hosted on a server (108), operatively coupled with the patient monitoring device (102) and configured to execute on a network (110) to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules comprising:
a selection module (112) configured to allow the patient to select a service model (136) associated with the medical assistant via a user device (114), upon requesting for a medical consultation with the doctor (134);
a medical examination module (116) operatively connected to the patient monitoring device (102) and the selection module (112), wherein the medical examination module (116) is configured to receive the plurality of diagnostic parameters and observe corresponding plurality of vitals of the patient;
a connection module (118) operatively coupled to the medical examination module (116) wherein the connection module (118) is configured to:
establish a connection via the network (110) between the patient and the doctor (134); and
send the plurality of diagnostic parameters of the patient to the doctor (134) thereby facilitating the doctor (134) to diagnose the patient remotely;
a remote connectivity module (120) operatively coupled with the medical examination module (116) and configured to connect the patient to a caretaker with the display of live data of the vitals of the patient; and
a tagging module (122) operatively coupled with the selection module (112), wherein the tagging module (122) is configured to geotag the service model (136) to track the live location of the patient.
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the patient monitoring device (102) is configured to integrate the plurality of diagnostic parameters with the medical examination module (116) and provide a recommendation to the patient based on the plurality of live diagnostic parameters.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, is configured to provide a physical observation to the doctor (134) aided by a trained medical assistant, wherein the trained medical assistant assists both the patient and the doctor (134) during the examination.
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the selection module (112) operates based on at least one of location proximity, patient’s consultation, and a type of service.
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing subsystem (106) comprises a medical data record module (124), wherein the medical data record module (124) is configured to:
save a plurality of medical data on the server (108) and a local database (126); and
deliver the plurality of medical data to the patient and the doctor (134) for review, wherein the medical data record module (124) enables the patient and the doctor (134) to share with other users.
6. The real-time system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the doctor (134), the medical assistant, and the patient communicate via the network (110) and through their respective user devices.
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the selected vehicle (128) is medically equipped for carrying the patient to a medical care centre.
8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a customer care service (130) configured to:
remotely solve patient’s query with respect to a service provided by the service model (136); and
identify an emergency condition at patient’s side.
9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a payment service module (132) configured to allow the patient to pay online directly to the doctor (134) within the remote medical assistance system.
10. A method (300) for operating a remote medical assistance system, wherein the method (300) comprises:
allowing, by a selection module of a processing subsystem, the patient to select a service model associated with the medical assistant via a user device, upon requesting for a medical consultation with the doctor; (302)
capturing, by a plurality of diagnostic devices of a patient monitoring device, a plurality of diagnostic parameters related to a medical condition of the patient; (304)

receiving by a medical examination module of the processing subsystem, the plurality of diagnostic parameters and observing corresponding plurality of vitals of the patient; (306)
establishing, by the connection module of the processing subsystem, a connection via the network between the patient and the doctor thereby facilitating the doctor to diagnose the patient remotely; (308)
sending, by a connection module of the processing subsystem, the plurality of diagnostic parameters of the patient to the doctor; (310)
connecting, by a remote connectivity module of the processing subsystem, the patient to a caretaker with the display of live data of the vitals of the patient; (312) and
geotagging, by a tagging module of the processing subsystem, the service model to track live location of the patient. (314)