Artificially Intelligent Medical History Evaluation Instrument (AIMHEI)

Case ID:
UA24-123
Invention:

The Artificially Intelligent Medical History Evaluation Instrument (AIMHEI) is an innovative system designed to enhance and optimize medical history interviews conducted by healthcare practitioners (HCPs). Utilizing advanced natural language processing, AIMHEI employs proprietary algorithmic modules and rubrics to meticulously analyze voice-to-text transcriptions of interactions between HCPs and patients. With over 36,000 operations for every 100 lines of text, AIMHEI evaluates interviews across sixteen major areas, including format, identification of details, and communication quality. The instrument assesses elements like politeness, empathy, and the use of technical terminology, ensuring accessibility for the average layperson. AIMHEI adheres to strict performance guidelines from authoritative bodies such as the American College of Surgeons, World Health Organization, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, and the principles outlined in Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, providing a comprehensive and standardized evaluation tool for medical professionals.

Background: 
The Artificially Intelligent Medical History Evaluation Instrument (AIMHEI) aims to address the challenges associated with the subjective and potentially inconsistent nature of medical history interviews conducted by healthcare practitioners (HCPs). Traditional methods rely heavily on the expertise and judgment of individual practitioners, leading to variations in the quality and comprehensiveness of patient interviews. Existing solutions often lack standardized evaluation criteria, making it challenging to ensure uniformity and adherence to best practices across different healthcare settings. AIMHEI stands out by leveraging advanced natural language processing and proprietary algorithms to conduct a meticulous analysis of voice-to-text transcriptions, evaluating interviews across multiple dimensions. AIMHEI offers a systematic and standardized approach, providing detailed feedback on elements like communication style, empathy, and use of technical language to enhance the overall quality and consistency of medical history interviews. By adhering to stringent guidelines from authoritative bodies and incorporating a comprehensive evaluation framework, AIMHEI addresses the limitations of current technologies, offering a more objective and reliable tool for healthcare practitioners.

Applications: 

  • Medical history interviews
  • Healthcare industry 
  • Training tool for medical professionals


Advantages: 

  • Standardized approach
  • Increased efficiency
  • Cost-effective
  • Adheres to guidelines from several authoritative organizations
  • Increases objectivity
Patent Information:
Contact For More Information:
Lewis Humphreys
Licensing Manager, Eller College of Mngmt & OTT
The University of Arizona
lewish@tla.arizona.edu
Lead Inventor(s):
Allan Hamilton
Kyle McLemore
Ricardo Martinez
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