METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING MEDICAL INFORMATION DATA

摘要

A method and apparatus for securely and controllably transferring medical information is provided. An electronic device, like a portable computer, personal digital assistant or intelligent medical monitoring device, is configured to communicate with a healthcare provider's server. The device receives both an authorization code and a medical treatment description from the health care provider. The authorization code permits the user to both view and make a single transfer of the medical treatment description to a medical treatment provider. The authorization code may be as simple as a security PIN, or it may be a digital right that enables software to be accessible to a user within the device. The device is then configured to either print a single copy or electronically upload the medical treatment description to the medical treatment provider. When printed, the medical treatment description may include a unique watermark or scanable barcode to verify authenticity. In one embodiment, a feedback communication may be established between the medical treatment provider and the healthcare provider, thereby providing notification of medical treatment description fulfillment.