| 摘要 |
Embodiments of the present invention provide methods of and apparatuses for coordinating patient communication in a professional office. An example method comprises providing the patient with a mobile computing device programmed to accommodate entering demographic information, consent forms and medical history. The mobile device can be programmed to allow users to sign appropriate forms, such as those required for HIPAA purposes. The device can be checked out to the patient and, if desired, appropriate physical security measures can be employed. A patient can complete the forms using the input modes allowed by the device, such as touch input or by stylus. Program-based input controls can help the user enter appropriate information. In some example embodiments, the mobile device communicates with office data systems. Declined records can be returned to the user, for example, with areas to be addressed highlighted. The present invention can also be practiced using the patient's own mobile computing device, allowing a patient to download an appropriate version of the application to it or interact with a hosted application using a mobile device's web browser or similar facility.
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