Automated questionnaire for assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems and for data gathering, analysis and organization to make a complete medical history and illness record

Abstract

A method and system for assisting in the diagnosis of a patient's symptoms. The method and system gather information regarding the patient's symptoms and past medical history. A review of the patient's systems are also made systematically in order to find the root of the patient's symptoms instead of merely finding a temporary cure alleviating symptoms without curing the symptoms. The method and system also reviews a patient's psychological profile and an analysis of a patient's exposure to mold. Finally, a diagnosis is made by assigning point values to the information gathered creating a diagnosis based on the point values. In order better assess the information that is gathered and the diagnosis that is created, the information is organized into a formatting document that organizes everything into a more sensible and readable format for one to analyze. This instrument aids the physician by 1) eliciting the needed medical information for the doctor, 2) analyzing the information to determine needed testing, probable diagnosis and needed treatments, 3) creating a complete medical record in the proper format for physicians and 4) supplying detailed teaching information to the patient about their illness and treatments. Thus, the present invention can be used as a computerized physician/diagnosis/teaching program by both patients and doctors.

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