Patent Application
20210280300
The present invention relates to a medical information processing system, a medical information processing method, and a storage medium.
In recent years, there is a demand for assisting in reading a medical image, for example, as an additional role for healthcare professionals, such as a radiology technologist. For example, in a case where a radiologist or a specialist is absent during night-time or on a day when a hospital is closed, a radiology technologist who observes medical images on regular basis is expected to point out an abnormality.
For example, in a case where a radiology technologist informs a doctor of something noticeable during image capturing or something noticeable about a medical image, for example, comment information called a key object defined in Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standards can be used. This key object is related information about a medical image. For example, the key object is added to a medical image, and the key object and the medical image are output to an image server serving as a storage apparatus. The doctor can acquire the medical image to which the key object is added from the image server, and can read the medical image with reference to the comment information.
In regard to an image reading report that is related information to be added to a medical image, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-334466 proposes a technique for adding an update history to manage creation or update of the report.
PTL 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-334466
However, in the technique discussed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-334466, if the related information stored in the storage apparatus is inadvertently updated, a trouble, such as misuse of the related information that is not suitable for intended use, or missing of permanent information such as calling for attention on the medical image, can occur. In other words, in the related art, it is difficult to prevent related information about a medical image from being inadvertently updated and to appropriately manage the related information.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described issues, and is directed to providing a mechanism for preventing related information about a medical image from being inadvertently updated and for appropriately managing the related information.
A medical information processing system according to the present invention includes a storage unit configured to store a medical image obtained by capturing an image of a subject and related information about the medical image in association with each other, and an editing control unit configured to limit editing including a change of the related information stored in the storage unit, in accordance with setting information set in the related information.
Another aspect of a medical information processing system according to the present invention includes a storage unit configured to store a medical image obtained by capturing an image of a subject and related information about the medical image in association with each other, an acquisition unit configured to acquire the medical image and the related information associated with each other, an editing unit configured to edit the related information acquired by the acquisition unit, and an output control unit configured to limit an output of the edited related information to the storage unit, in accordance with setting information set in the related information.
Further, the present invention includes a medical information processing method that is performed by the medical information processing system described above, and a storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the medical information processing method.
Further features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached drawings.
Modes (exemplary embodiments) for implementing the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
A description will be given of a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
<Configuration of Medical Information Processing System>
The medical information processing apparatus 10 is an apparatus that associates a medical image obtained by capturing an image of a subject H with related information about the medical image, and processes the medical image and the related information as medical information. The present exemplary embodiment will be described by taking a case where a radiological image obtained by capturing an image of the subject H using a ray of radiation, such as an X-ray, is applied as a “medical image”, as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and other medical images can also be applied. Further, the present exemplary embodiment illustrates will be described by taking a case where the above-described key object is applied as “related information about a medical image”, as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and other related information can also be applied.
The medical information processing apparatus 10 is an apparatus provided in an image capturing room. As illustrated in
The other medical information processing apparatus 20 is an apparatus provided in an image capturing room that is different from the image capturing room in which the medical information processing apparatus 10 is provided, and includes a radiographic image capturing control apparatus 21 corresponding to the radiographic image capturing control apparatus 11 of the medical information processing apparatus 10. In the present exemplary embodiment, the other medical information processing apparatus 20 can further include components respectively corresponding to the cable 12, the radiation generation apparatus 13, the cable 14, the radiation detection apparatus 15, and the image capturing platform 16 of the medical information processing apparatus 10.
The HIS 40 is namely an in-hospital information system that manages progress of radiographic image capturing. The RIS 50 is namely a radiation department information system. The PACS 60 is an image server serving as a storage apparatus that stores medical information. The printer 70 is an apparatus that prints out data.
The HIS 40 may include a server that manages accounting information. In the medical information processing system 1, in a case where it is determined that radiographic image capturing is required, an examination instruction is input from the HIS 40 and the examination instruction is transmitted to the radiation department that receives the examination instruction. This request information is referred to as an examination order. This examination order includes a name of the department that has requested an examination, examination items, and patient personal data. In a case where the RIS 50 receives an examination order, the radiation department adds image capturing conditions and the like to the examination order and transfers the examination order to, for example, the medical information processing apparatus 10. The medical information processing apparatus 10 executes radiographic image capturing in accordance with the received examination order. Then, the medical information processing apparatus 10 adds a key object, which is related information about the radiological image, and the like to a radiological image obtained by image capturing, and outputs the radiological image to the PACS 60 and the printer 70. Examination implementation information on the medical information processing apparatus 10 is transferred to the HIS 40. The implementation information transferred to the HIS 40 is used for management of the progress of an examination and also for accounting processing after the examination.
The network 30 interconnects the medical information processing apparatus 10, the other medical information processing apparatus 20, the HIS 40, the RIS 50, the PACS 60, and the printer 70 to allow communications with each other. The network 30 includes, for example, a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN). Each of the medical information processing apparatus 10, the other medical information processing apparatus 20, the HIS 40, the RIS 50, the PACS 60, and the printer 70, which are connected to each other via the network 30, includes, for example, one or more computers. In this case, each computer included in the components includes, for example, a main control unit, such as a central processing unit (CPU), and a storage unit, such as a read-only memory (ROM) or a random access memory (RAM). Each computer may further include a communication unit, such as a network card, and an input/output unit, such as a keyboard, a display, or a touch panel. These components of each computer are connected to each other with a bus or the like. The main control unit reads out and executes programs stored in the storage unit, to control the components.
<Configuration of Medical Information Processing Apparatus>
Next, a schematic configuration of the medical information processing apparatus 10 illustrated in
As described above, the medical information processing apparatus 10 includes the radiographic image capturing control apparatus 11, the cable 12, the radiation generation apparatus 13, the cable 14, the radiation detection apparatus 15, and the image capturing platform 16.
The radiographic image capturing control apparatus 11 controls the operation of the medical information processing apparatus 10 in an integrated manner, and performs various processing. As illustrated in
The operation unit Ill inputs information input by an operator operating the operation unit 111 to the image capturing control unit 112. The operation unit 111 includes, for example, a mouse and operation buttons.
The image capturing control unit 112 controls radiographic image capturing of the subject H in an integrated manner, for example, based on the information input from the operation unit 111, and performs various processing.
The radiation generation control unit 113 is connected to the radiation generation apparatus 13 via the cable 12, and controls irradiation of a ray of radiation generated from the radiation generation apparatus 13, based on control of the image capturing control unit 112. The radiation generation apparatus 13 includes, for example, a radiation vessel, and irradiates a ray of radiation toward the subject H (e.g., a specific region of a patient), based on control of the radiation generation control unit 113. In the example illustrated in
Further, the image capturing control unit 112 is connected to the radiation detection apparatus 15 via the cable 14. Power, a radiological image signal, a control signal, and the like are delivered between the image capturing control unit 112 and the radiation detection apparatus 15 via the cable 14. The radiation detection apparatus 15 is a detection apparatus that detects a ray of radiation that has passed through the subject H (further the image capturing platform 16) as an electrical signal, based on control of the image capturing control unit 112, and acquires a radiological image (radiological image signal). Specifically, the radiation generation apparatus 13 and the radiation detection apparatus 15 operate in a cooperative manner, to implement a radiographic image capturing apparatus. The radiation detection apparatus 15 is placed at a predetermined position on the image capturing platform 16.
The image capturing control unit 112 also functions as an instruction unit that instructs to execute starting of radiographic image capturing corresponding to at least one of examination orders received from the RIS 50. Each examination order includes, for example, information about a subject, i.e., a patient, and image capturing condition information including one or more image capturing regions of the subject. Starting of radiographic image capturing may be executed, for example, also in a case where the image capturing control unit 112 selects an examination order based on which image capturing is executed, other than in a case where an instruction is input from the operator via the operation unit 111.
The display control unit 114 controls display of various images (including a radiological image) and various information, based on control of the image capturing control unit 112.
The display unit 115 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various images and various information to the operator (e.g., an image capturing engineer or a doctor), based on control of the display control unit 114. The display unit 115 and the operation unit 111 may be integrated together and implemented as a touch panel. In the medical information processing apparatus 10, in a case where radiographic image capturing is executed, for example, a radiological image obtained by radiographic image capturing is displayed on the display unit 115. Then, the operator can perform image processing and image editing, such as clipping, addition of an annotation, and geometric transform, on the radiological image displayed on the display unit 115 via the operation unit 111.
The configuration illustrated in
<Image Capturing Processing>
Next, a processing procedure for capturing a radiological image according to an examination procedure of the medical information processing system 1 illustrated in
First, patient information and examination information are input to the medical information processing apparatus 10, based on an examination request form or an examination order received from the RIS 50. The patient information includes information, such as a patient name and a patient identification (ID), and the examination information includes image capturing information in which contents of image capturing to be executed on a patient are prescribed.
Next, the medical information processing apparatus 10 displays a new examination input screen on the display unit 115, based on control of the display control unit 114.
The new examination input screen 200 illustrated in
The request examination list display area 230 displays a list of examination orders received from the RIS 50. Next, as illustrated in
For example, in a case where the operator presses the image capturing information input button 260 illustrated in
The image capturing information input screen 300 illustrated in
After checking the patient information and the image capturing information displayed on the display unit 115, for example, in a case where the operator presses the examination start button 270 via the operation unit 111, the medical information processing apparatus 10 enters the examination to be executed. Then, the medical information processing apparatus 10 displays an image capturing screen on the display unit 115 in response to pressing of the examination start button 270, based on control of the display control unit 114.
On the image capturing screen 400 illustrated in
In a case where the image capturing screen 400 illustrated in
Next, after checking the image capturing method displayed on the display unit 115, the operator makes settings for image capturing and positions the patient, to complete a series of image capturing preparation. Next, after checking the image capturing ready state with reference to the message display area 430, in a case where the operator presses a radiation irradiation switch, which is a component of the operation unit 111, the image capturing control unit 112 detects the pressing. Upon detecting the pressing of the radiation irradiation switch, the image capturing control unit 112 causes the radiation generation apparatus 13 to irradiate a ray of radiation toward the subject H (e.g., a specific region of the patient) via the radiation generation control unit 113, and causes the radiation detection apparatus 15 to detect the ray of radiation that has transmitted the subject H (further the image capturing platform 16). Thus, a radiological image of the subject H is captured.
Upon completion of the image capturing, the image capturing control unit 112 acquires the radiological image (radiological image signal) from the radiation detection apparatus 15, and executes image processing on the acquired radiological image, based on a predetermined image processing condition. The predetermined image processing condition is prescribed to conform to, for example, an image capturing method. When the image processing is finished, the image capturing control unit 112 causes the radiological image subjected to the image processing to be displayed on the image display area 410 via the display control unit 114.
In a case where the operator changes contrast or the like of the radiological image displayed on the image display area 410, the operator operates, for example, contrast and luminance buttons provided on the image processing setting area 440. In a case where the operator changes an area to be clipped from an output image, the operator operates various adjustment buttons provided on the image operation button display area 420. In a case of clipping a part of an image, the operator operates the clip button 423, a clip box 411, or the like, to designate a desired clip area. In a case of adding a character string as diagnosis information, the operator operates the annotation button 424 or the like to superimpose a character string indicated by an annotation 412 on the radiological image. In a case where an orientation of the radiological image is not suitable for diagnosis, the operator performs geometric transform using the rotate button 421, the flip button 422, or the like. Thus, the operator can execute additional image editing on the radiological image displayed on the image display area 410. Further, for example, in a case of creating a key object as related information about the medical image (radiological image), the operator designates a key object box 413 illustrated in
The operator executes all image capturing operations corresponding to image capturing methods displayed in the image capturing information display area 250 by repeating the above-described procedure. After all the image capturing operations are finished, the operator presses the examination end button 450. Thus, a series of examination is finished, and the radiographic image capturing control apparatus 11 displays the new examination input screen 200 illustrated in
<Key Object Creation Processing>
Next, a processing procedure for creating a key object as related information about a medical image (radiological image) according to an examination procedure of the medical information processing system 1 illustrated in
The operator checks the captured radiological image on the image capturing screen 400 illustrated in
The key object creation screen 500 illustrated in
The operator operates the classification setting unit 510 to set an intended use of the key object. In the classification setting unit 510, various buttons are arranged for classifications each indicating an intended use of the key object. Specifically, in the example illustrated in
Further, the operator writes a memo, such as an explanation about the key object, and inputs the memo to the annotation designation unit 520. In this operation, for example, in a case where there is no need to explain the key object and the above-described classification is sufficient, the operator need not necessarily input the memo.
Further, the operator sets, in the editing enable/disable setting unit 530, information indicating whether the key object that is being created can be edited after the key object is created. In a case where the key object that is being created is permanent information about a medical image (radiological image), the operator turns off the editing enable/disable setting unit 530 to prohibit editing (editing disabled) after creation. Further, for example, in a case where the key object is information that is not required after the key object that is being created is checked, or is information that is effective only for a certain period, the operator turns on the editing enable/disable setting unit 530 to enable editing after creation (editing enabled).
After setting information necessary for the key object, in response to the operator pressing the OK button 540, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 creates a key object, based on information set on the key object creation screen 500, and acquires the key object. Further, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 adds the acquired key object to the radiological image displayed on the image display area 410 of the image capturing screen 400 illustrated in
In a case where the operator presses the cancel button 550 illustrated in
After the key object is created, for example, in response to the operator pressing the examination end button 450 on the image capturing screen 400 illustrated in
As described above, the medical image (radiological image) and the related information (key object) about the medical image are output to the PACS 60 and the like from the medical information processing apparatus 10, and the output medical image and related information are stored in association with each other in the PACS 60 or the like. The above-described example illustrates a case where the medical image and the related information generated by the medical information processing apparatus 10 are stored in the PACS 60 or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, the medical image (radiological image) and the related information (key object) may be output from the other medical information processing apparatus 20 having a functional configuration similar to that of the medical information processing apparatus 10, and the output medical image and related information may be stored in association with each other in the PACS 60 or the like.
<Processing for Re-Outputting Key Object to Storage Apparatus>
Next, a processing procedure for re-outputting a key object to the PACS 60, which is a storage apparatus, or the like, according to an examination procedure of the medical information processing system 1 illustrated in
In a case where key object re-output processing is performed on the PACS 60 or the like, the medical information processing apparatus 10 first displays a past examination selection screen on the display unit 115, based on control of the display control unit 114.
The past examination selection screen 700 illustrated in
On the past examination list display area 730, a list of examinations (examinations including medical information about the medical image (radiological image) and related information (key object)) executed by the radiographic image capturing control apparatus 11 is displayed. In addition, an examination executed by another radiographic image capturing control apparatus 21 on the network 30, an examination including medical information held in the PACS 60, and the like may also be displayed.
For example, in response to the operator selecting an examination 731 from the past examination list displayed on the past examination list display area 730 via the operation unit 111, patient information (patient ID, patient name, birth date, etc.) corresponding to a patient of the selected examination 731 is displayed on the patient information display area 740. Further, on the image capturing information display area 750, an examination ID for the selected examination 731 is displayed and information about image capturing executed in the selected examination 731 is displayed on an area immediately below the area on which the examination ID is displayed. In the example illustrated in
On the past examination selection screen 700 illustrated in
Further, on the past examination selection screen 700 illustrated in
On the past examination playback screen 800 illustrated in
On the past examination playback screen 800 illustrated in
Prior to the processing in the flowchart illustrated in
In a case where the processing in the flowchart illustrated in
As a result of determination in step S101, in a case where there is an unchecked radiological image in the examination targeted for re-output processing (YES in step S101), the processing proceeds to step S102.
In step S102, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 adds the unchecked radiological image to an output target.
Next, in step S103, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 determines whether the key object is added to the radiological image added to the output target in step S102.
As a result of determination in step S103, in a case where the key object is added to the radiological image added to the output target (YES in step S103), the processing proceeds to step S104.
In step S104, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 determines whether editing of the key object added to the radiological image added to the output target is enabled at creation of the key object. Specifically, for example, in a case where the key object added to the radiological image added to the output target corresponds to the key object 600-1 illustrated in
As a result of determination in step S104, in a case where editing of the key object added to the radiological image added to the output target is enabled (YES in step S104), the processing proceeds to step S105.
In step S105, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 adds the key object to the output target.
In a case where the processing of step S105 is finished, in a case where the determination result in step S103 is “NO” (NO in step S103), or in a case where the determination result in step S104 is “NO” (NO in step S104), the processing proceeds to step S106. Specifically, in a case where editing of the key object is disabled in step S104, the key object is not set as the output target.
In step S106, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 sets processing for the next radiological image. After that, the processing returns to step S101. In the re-output processing illustrated in the flowchart of
As a result of determination in step S101, in a case where there is no unchecked radiological image in the examination targeted for re-output processing (NO in step S101), the image capturing control unit 112 determines that processing has been performed on all radiological images included in the examination targeted for re-output processing, and then the processing proceeds to step S107.
In step S107, the image capturing control unit 112 re-outputs information (the radiological image, the key object, etc.) about the examination added to the output target to the PACS 60 or the like. This prevents the key object for which editing is disabled and which is stored in the PACS 60 or the like from being inadvertently updated from the medical information processing apparatus 10. Then, when the processing of step S107 is finished, the processing in the flowchart illustrated in
In the flowchart illustrated in
For example, the image capturing control unit 112 may have a mode in which the image capturing control unit 112 performs output control for prohibiting output of a key object to the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60, in a case where a person created the key object set as setting information set in the key object is different from a person editing the key object. In this mode, for example, a key object 600-2 illustrated in
Further, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 may have a mode in which the image capturing control unit 112 performs output control for prohibiting output of a key object to the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60, in a case where a person created the key object set as setting information set in the key object is different from an operator issuing an instruction to perform the above-described re-output processing via the operation unit 111. Also, in this mode, for example, the key object 600-2 illustrated in
Further, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 may have a mode in which the image capturing control unit 112 performs output control for prohibiting output of a key object to the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60, in a case where the medical information processing apparatus created the key object set as setting information set in the key object is different from the medical information processing apparatus edited the key object. In this mode, for example, a key object 600-3 illustrated in
Further, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 may have a mode in which the image capturing control unit 112 performs output control for prohibiting output of a key object to the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60, in a case where a classification indicating an intended use of the key object set as setting information set in the key object is not a specific classification. In this mode, for example, the key object 600-1 illustrated in
In the above-described modes, the output control is performed in accordance with setting information set in the key object. However, the present invention is not limited to the modes, and, for example, the following modes can also be applied.
For example, the image capturing control unit 112 may have a mode in which the image capturing control unit 112 performs output control for prohibiting output of a key object to the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60, in a case where the key object is changed (edited). Further, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 may have a mode in which the image capturing control unit 112 performs output control for prohibiting output of a key object to the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60, in a case where the medical information processing apparatus 10 is not authenticated (e.g., node authentication) by the storage apparatus such as the PACS 60.
As described above, in the medical information processing apparatus 10 according to the first exemplary embodiment, the image capturing control unit 112 limits output of a key object (e.g., edited key object) to the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60, in accordance with setting information set in the key object. Further, the image capturing control unit 112 is configured to limit output of a key object to the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60, in accordance with whether the key object is changed, or whether it is authenticated by the storage apparatus.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent a key object, which is related information about a medical image, from being inadvertently updated. Consequently, it is possible to appropriately manage a key object. Specifically, it is possible to prevent a key object from being inadvertently updated, for example, in a case where editing of the key object stored in the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60, is disabled. It is also possible to prevent misuse of a key object that is not suitable for intended use, or missing of permanent information such as calling for attention on a medical image.
The above-described first exemplary embodiment illustrates a mode in which the medical information processing apparatus 10 acquires the medical image (radiological image) and the related information (key object) stored in association with each other in the PACS 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, a mode in which the medical information processing apparatus 10 acquires a medical image (radiological image) and related information (key object) stored in association with each other in the storage unit of the medical information processing apparatus 10 can also be applied to the present invention. In this mode, the PACS 60 and the storage unit of the medical information processing apparatus 10 constitute a storage unit. Specifically, in this mode, the medical information processing apparatus 10 may have a mode in which the medical information processing apparatus 10 performs output control for limiting output of an edited key object to the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60, in accordance with setting information set in the key object acquired from the storage unit of the medical information processing apparatus 10, information indicating whether the key object is changed, or information indicating whether it is authenticated by the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60.
Next, a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described. In a description of the second exemplary embodiment to be described below, descriptions of matters common to those of the first exemplary embodiment described above are omitted, and only matters different from those of the first exemplary embodiment will be described.
A schematic configuration of a medical information processing system including a medical information processing apparatus according to the second exemplary embodiment is similar to the schematic configuration of the medical information processing system 1 including the medical information processing apparatus 10 according to the first exemplary embodiment illustrated in
The above-described first exemplary embodiment illustrates a mode in which output control for limiting the key object to be re-output to the storage apparatus, such as the PACS 60 from the medical information processing apparatus 10, is performed. Meanwhile, in the second exemplary embodiment, the medical information processing apparatus 10 is configured to perform editing control for limiting editing including a change of the created key object.
<Created Key Object Editing Processing>
Prior to the processing in the flowchart illustrated in
Then, the operator presses the image capturing method button (e.g., the “front of chest” button 251 or the “side of chest” button 252) including the key object to be edited or referred to on the past examination playback screen 800 illustrated in
After that, for example, in response to the operator pressing the key object button 425 via the operation unit 111, in step S202, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 detects the pressing of the key object button 425.
Next, in step S203, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 displays the key object creation screen 500 for the selected key object on the display unit 115, based on control of the display control unit 114. In this operation, the key object creation screen 500 is displayed on the display unit 115 in a state where an operation on the editing enable/disable setting unit 530 illustrated in
Next, in step S204, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 determines whether information indicating that editing of the selected key object is disabled is set by the editing enable/disable setting unit 530 at creation of the key object. In this step S204, for example, in a case where the selected key object corresponds to the key object 600-1 illustrated in
As a result of determination in step S204, in a case where editing of the selected key object is not disabled (NO in step S204), the processing proceeds to step S205 to enable editing of the key object.
In step S205, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 displays the OK button 540 to enable editing of the key object, based on control of the display control unit 114.
On the other hand, as a result of determination in step S204, in a case where editing of the selected key object is disabled (YES in step S204), the processing proceeds to step S206 to disable editing of the key object.
In step S206, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 hides the OK button 540 to disable editing of the key object, based on control of the display control unit 114.
Further, the editing enable/disable setting unit 530 is not displayed regardless of the setting. Then, in a case where the processing of step S205 or step S206 is finished, the processing in the flowchart illustrated in
The above-described example illustrates a mode in which display control for the OK button 540 is performed as a method for limiting editing of the key object. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, the classification setting unit 510 and the annotation designation unit 520 may be displayed in an inoperable state.
In the flowchart illustrated in
For example, the image capturing control unit 112 may have a mode in which the image capturing control unit 112 performs editing control for prohibiting editing of a key object in a case where a person created the key object set as the setting information set in the key object is different from a person edited the key object. In this mode, for example, the key object 600-2 illustrated in
Further, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 may have a mode in which the image capturing control unit 112 performs editing control for prohibiting editing of a key object in a case where a person created the key object set as the setting information set in the key object is different from the operator issuing an instruction to perform the re-output processing, described in the first exemplary embodiment, via the operation unit 111. Also, in this mode, for example, the key object 600-2 illustrated in
Further, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 may have a mode in which the image capturing control unit 112 performs editing control for prohibiting editing of a key object is performed in a case where the medical information processing apparatus created the key object set as the setting information set in the key object is different from the medical information processing apparatus edited the key object. In this mode, for example, the key object 600-3 illustrated in
Further, for example, the image capturing control unit 112 may have a mode in which the image capturing control unit 112 performs editing control for prohibiting editing of a key object in a case where a classification indicating an intended use of the key object set as the setting information set in the key object is not a specific classification. In this mode, for example, the key object 600-1 illustrated in
As described above, in the medical information processing apparatus 10 according to the second exemplary embodiment, the image capturing control unit 112 limits editing including a change of the key object in accordance with setting information set in the key object.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the key object, which is related information about a medical image, from being inadvertently updated. Consequently, it is possible to appropriately manage the key object. Specifically, for example, in a case where editing of the key object stored in the storage apparatus such as the PACS 60 is disabled, the key object is prevented from being inadvertently updated.
The above-described second exemplary embodiment illustrates a mode in which the medical information processing apparatus 10 acquires the medical image (radiological image) and the related information (key object) stored in association with each other in the PACS 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, a mode in which the medical information processing apparatus 10 acquires a medical image (radiological image) and related information (key object) stored in association with each other in the storage unit of the medical information processing apparatus 10 can be applied to the present invention. Further, in this mode, the storage unit (the PACS 60 may also be included) of the medical information processing apparatus 10 constitutes the storage unit. Specifically, in this mode, the medical information processing apparatus 10 may have a mode in which editing control for limiting editing including a change of the key object is performed in accordance with setting information set in the key object acquired from the storage unit of the medical information processing apparatus 10.
The present invention can also be implemented by processing in which a program for implementing one or more functions according to the above-described exemplary embodiments is supplied to a system or an apparatus via a network or a storage medium, and one or more processors in a computer of the system or the apparatus read out and execute the program. The present invention can also be implemented by a circuit (e.g., an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC)) for implementing one or more functions.
The above-described exemplary embodiments of the present invention are merely embodiments for carrying out the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be limitedly interpreted by the exemplary embodiments. That is, the present invention can be carried out in various forms without departing from the technical idea or principal features of the present invention.
The present invention is not limited to the above-described exemplary embodiments, and can be modified or changed in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the following claims are attached to disclose the scope of the present invention.
Embodiment(s) of the present invention can also be realized by a computer of a system or apparatus that reads out and executes computer executable instructions (e.g., one or more programs) recorded on a storage medium (which may also be referred to more fully as a ‘non-transitory computer-readable storage medium’) to perform the functions of one or more of the above-described embodiment(s) and/or that includes one or more circuits (e.g., application specific integrated circuit (ASIC)) for performing the functions of one or more of the above-described embodiment(s), and by a method performed by the computer of the system or apparatus by, for example, reading out and executing the computer executable instructions from the storage medium to perform the functions of one or more of the above-described embodiment(s) and/or controlling the one or more circuits to perform the functions of one or more of the above-described embodiment(s). The computer may comprise one or more processors (e.g., central processing unit (CPU), micro processing unit (MPU)) and may include a network of separate computers or separate processors to read out and execute the computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions may be provided to the computer, for example, from a network or the storage medium. The storage medium may include, for example, one or more of a hard disk, a random-access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), a storage of distributed computing systems, an optical disk (such as a compact disc (CD), digital versatile disc (DVD), or Blu-ray Disc (BD)™), a flash memory device, a memory card, and the like.
According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent related information about a medical image from being inadvertently updated. Consequently, it is possible to appropriately manage the related information.
While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. The scope of the following claims is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent structures and functions.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-223614 | Nov 2018 | JP | national |
This application is a Continuation of International Patent Application No. PCT/JP2019/044802, filed Nov. 15, 2019, which claims the benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-223614, filed Nov. 29, 2018, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| Parent | PCT/JP2019/044802 | Nov 2019 | US |
| Child | 17328184 | US |
