HK1211355A1 - Medical assistance method and system - Google Patents

Description

Medical assistance method and system

Application-related references

This non-provisional application patent application is equally as useful as the concurrently pending U.S. provisional application patent application No. 61/606,095 on march 2 2012, which includes the entire contents of the U.S. patent.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a system and method for remote medical assistance, and more particularly to a medical kiosk having a video facility that enables medical professionals to receive immediate remote medical advice and use them to dispense medications.

Background

Any individual and family requires healthcare. Many households have one or more family physicians when they need general health checks and treatment of various diseases and injuries. However, as the population grows and ages, so too does the demand for doctors and healthcare providers, but evidence suggests that there is a lack of a sufficient number of doctors. The increasing demand for medical professionals, and in particular doctors, in the near future is not expected to diminish. In fact, the status of the shortage is expected to worsen in the near future due to the implementation of a new medical reform act. Reports and studies indicate that there will be a shortage of over 50,000 physicians in the next years and over 100,000 physicians in the next 15 years. Thus, there is a growing need for alternative means of obtaining high quality medical services.

Medical institutions often increase efficiency by employing automation. In particular, certain aspects of patient care have been computerized, such as the use of electronic terminals that can interact with the patient. Some automated devices are used as patient registration stations in hospitals or doctor's offices. Other more advanced electronic devices that perform basic diagnostic tests on patients belong to interactive kiosks. In general, interactive kiosks are computer terminals designed for the public with special hardware and software that can find information and applications, such as communication, business, entertainment, and education. Kiosks that are dedicated to the medical field may be referred to as interactive medical kiosks.

Hospitals and medical clinics have recently begun to use interactive medical kiosks to allow patients to undergo routine examinations. The kiosk may allow patients to register their appointments and update their personal information to avoid the need to queue and negotiate with registered personnel. The kiosk may also collect payment when the patient needs to pay the mutual payment. When documentation is required, the cost is reduced, and increased costs are agreed to, the kiosk may add a signature recognition device to present the documentation to the patient and collect their signature. The kiosk may also be simply designed as a computer terminal located at a specific location in a doctor's office.

Typically, early interactive kiosks sometimes looked like a telephone kiosk, but could also include stools or chairs on which the user sits. Interactive kiosks are typically placed at high passenger flow locations such as hotel lobbies or airports. The integration technology has enabled the kiosk to have a wide range of functionality and has evolved into a self-service kiosk. For example, the kiosk may allow the user to enter a utility account number for an online transaction, or receive cash in exchange for merchandise. Custom components such as coin machines, bill machines, card readers and thermal printers have made kiosks to meet the particular needs of the owner.

The medical kiosk may be manually operated or unmanned. Manually operated medical kiosks can be tested more often than unmanned kiosks. Manually operated medical kiosks also provide on-site medical professionals to assist patients. However, a drawback of manually operating a medical kiosk is that a registered nurse must be on-site. On the other hand, unmanned kiosks only require monthly maintenance. In addition, basic medical tests (blood pressure, lung capacity, heart rate and electrocardiogram, blood glucose, and height/weight/body mass index) can be performed by a manually operated or unmanned medical kiosk.

Although the above listed medical kiosks address some market needs, the healthcare field still needs to be automated to serve the public. In particular, there is a need for an unmanned medical kiosk that provides medical diagnosis, treatment, prescription, and even medication via remote interaction with medical professionals over a live video link and that can fully utilize the patient's medical data to assist the patient in self-service physical testing.

Disclosure of Invention

The present disclosure relates generally to a system for providing live remote medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases that satisfies the need to provide live remote interactive equipment with medical professionals. The system includes a healthcare company that provides live remote medical diagnosis and treatment. The company has a central computer and memory device. The central computer has an executable instruction system for performing remote medical diagnosis and treatment. The medical professional can diagnose and provide treatment for diseases through the network terminal, and the medical information kiosk is located at the remote position of the network terminal used by the medical professional. The medical kiosk further includes a kiosk terminal having a display device, an input device, and a processor. The kiosk also includes at least one physical testing device that can detect physical health parameters of a patient using the medical kiosk, a repository that stores disposable medications, and a medication dispenser. The electronic network is electronically connected with the network terminal and the information kiosk terminal used by the medical professional.

In another aspect, the system further includes a portable personal electronic device capable of two-way communication and carrying executable applications for interfacing said central computer for diagnosis and providing treatment of a disease with a user holding said portable personal electronic device.

In yet another aspect, the network terminal used by the medical professional is located remotely from the network terminal used by the healthcare company.

In yet another aspect, the medical kiosk further includes a printer in communication with the kiosk terminal for printing the prescription.

In yet another aspect, the medical kiosk further includes a payment receiving device that can accept at least one of a monetary bill, a credit card, and an insurance card for payment of diagnostic and treatment fees related to the medical condition.

In another aspect, the at least one body detection device is selected from the group consisting of a weight scale, a sphygmomanometer, a body mass index tester, an optometry unit, and a thermometer.

In another aspect, the medical kiosk also includes a multi-purpose camera in communication with the kiosk terminal for capturing and transmitting visual images of the patient to a network terminal used by medical professionals.

In yet another aspect, a medical kiosk that provides remote live patient disease diagnosis and treatment includes a room-like kiosk that can receive and allow a patient to communicate with remotely located medical professionals. The medical kiosk also includes a kiosk terminal having a display device, an input device, and a processor, and at least one body detection device that can detect a body health parameter of a patient using the medical kiosk. The storage library stores disposable drugs with the drug dispenser.

In yet another aspect, the kiosk further includes a printer in communication with the kiosk terminal for printing the prescription.

In another aspect, the kiosk provides a sound insulating effect to allow the patient to have a private space.

In yet another aspect, the kiosk further includes a payment receiving device that can accept at least one of monetary bills, credit cards, and insurance cards for payment of diagnostic and treatment fees related to the medical condition.

In yet another aspect, the at least one body detection device is selected from the group consisting of a weight scale, a sphygmomanometer, a body mass index tester, an optometry unit, and a thermometer.

In another aspect, the kiosk also includes a multi-purpose camera in communication with the kiosk terminal for capturing and transmitting visual images of the patient to a network terminal used by medical professionals.

In yet another aspect, the kiosk terminal is in electronic communication with an external electronic network.

In yet another aspect, the method includes an executable instruction system controlled by a medical services central office having a central computer and memory connected to an electronic network, a medical professional diagnosing and treating a disease in a patient via a network terminal, and a remotely located medical kiosk in communication with the medical services via the electronic network. Medical history data and current disease symptoms are obtained from a patient using a medical kiosk and physical examination is performed on the patient. The patient is in communication with medical professionals located remotely from the medical kiosk. The patient's disease is diagnosed by a medical professional, and the medical professional provides instructions to the remote medical kiosk for use by the patient.

In yet another aspect, the method also includes providing the medical kiosk with at least one body sensing device, the body sensing performed including the patient sensing a body health parameter with the body sensing device.

In another aspect, the body testing device is selected from the group consisting of a weight scale, a sphygmomanometer, a body mass index tester, an optometry unit, and a thermometer.

In another aspect, the method includes providing a prescription to the patient.

In yet another aspect, the method provides a drug library storing at least one prescribed drug.

In yet another aspect, the method includes the additional step of remotely dispensing a prescribed medication from a drug library for treating a patient's disease.

The above-described and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will be further understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art by reference to the following specification, claims, and appended drawings.

Drawings

The invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 shows a rear perspective view of a medical kiosk and a partial view of the interior of the kiosk;

FIG. 2 shows a side perspective view of the medical kiosk and a partial view of the interior of the kiosk;

FIG. 3 shows a view of the front panel as would normally be seen when a patient is located within the kiosk;

FIG. 4 is a pictorial view of medical professional interaction with a patient using a medical kiosk in accordance with the present invention; and

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a network-based system for providing healthcare using a remote interactive medical kiosk; and

fig. 6 is a flow chart illustrating a method for providing remote healthcare using a network system based medical kiosk.

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views of the drawings.

Detailed Description

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the embodiments or the application and uses of the embodiments. As used herein, the words "exemplary" or "illustrative" or the like mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any embodiment described herein as "exemplary" or "illustrative" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. All of the embodiments described below are exemplary embodiments provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of use of the present disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of convenience in description herein, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "rear", "right", "front", "vertical", "horizontal", and derivatives thereof shall relate to the orientation of the invention as shown in FIG. 1. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.

Referring first to FIG. 5, a remote live medical assistance system 500 is shown located in a central office 510 where a remote live medical assistance underwriting company operates and includes a central computer 512 and memory bank 514 for storing and communicating medical and patient data. Central computer 512 has a system of executable instructions for managing remote live medical assistance and further communicates with electronic network 550, such as the Internet via electronic communication link 516. The electronic network 550 may utilize known security precautions such as encryption, use of passwords, use of a defined Wi-Fi range, and the like. The central office 510 may have one or more medical professionals, such as nurses, physician assistants, and physicians, who may provide remote medical consultation and assistance with the network terminal 518. The network terminal 518 is typically electronically connected to a central computer 512 that serves the entire system 500 and electronic communications for entities outside the central office 510.

One or more medical institutions 560, 570, 580 participate in providing the necessary consultation of medical professionals through the central office 510. The remote live medical assistance system 500 also includes at least one, and typically a plurality of, remotely located and paid medical kiosks 520, 530, 540. Kiosks 520, 530, 540 each have a network terminal 522, 532, 542 further electronically connected to the internet 550 via electronic communication links 524, 534, 544, respectively. In addition, remote medical assistance is obtained using a personal electronic device 592, such as a "smart phone," having a central processor capable of executing downloaded application software. The personal electronic device 592 communicates with the central office 510 using a communication link 594 to a communication network 596, which in turn communicates with the internet 550 via a communication link 598.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the medical kiosks 520, 530, 540 may be configured with the various component medical kiosks 200 shown in fig. 1-4. The medical kiosk 200 includes a kiosk 202 defined as a chamber 210 into which a patient 300 may enter and begin obtaining remote medical assistance. The closeable door 204 provides access to the chamber 210. The kiosk 202 and door 204 may be constructed to provide sound insulation to maximize privacy protection for the patient located in the kiosk 202. The medical assistance shown does not include the treatment of life threatening health conditions or wounds that require the use of hospital emergency room equipment and medical professionals, but rather is used in the diagnosis of a disease and in the care of treating the disease. The kiosk 200 provides the patient 300 with the care of readily available medical professionals 330 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In one embodiment, kiosk 200 may be located in a public shopping center such as a mall or open mall, an airport, or other convenient public area. However, in another embodiment, the kiosk may be located within the medical facility as a pre-examination device prior to the patient directly making a direct encounter with the medical professional.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate from the foregoing description that the patient 300 may prefer to reserve private spaces for medical consultation and medical conditions provided at the kiosk 200. The kiosk 200 chamber 210 may use a sound barrier to reflect or absorb the energy of the sound waves, a shock absorbing structure such as a sound baffle, or an active anti-noise generator to effectively sound the chamber 210 to provide a private space for the patient 300. Most of the live medical assistance consultation in the kiosk 200 is in the sound-insulated cubicle 210.

In medical kiosk 200, a video link 225 between patient 300 and healthcare professional 330 via network 550 (FIG. 5) is provided by display device 220, thereby enabling secure, live, two-way communication between patient 300 and healthcare professional 330. Medical professional 330 may be a nurse, a doctor's assistant, or a doctor. In one embodiment, digital display device 220 may be a real-person sized screen that may display healthcare professional 330 live and in-person to provide a more realistic experience for patient 300. The medical kiosk 200 may also be configured with a health professional such as a nurse. Digital display device 220 may include an audio function that allows a medical professional 330 to have a conversation with patient 300, which is not shown here. As shown in fig. 1, the digital display device 220 may be a touch screen for inputting data samples 350 of personal information, obtaining instructions, accepting a written test, etc. However, in other embodiments, one or more input devices 245, such as a keyboard, mouse, or voice recognition software, may be integral with the digital display device 220, see FIG. 3. The display device 220 and the input device 245 may be collectively controlled by the processor 240 for communication with the network 550. The display device 220, input device 245, and processor 240 are collectively referred to as a kiosk terminal.

In some embodiments, the medical kiosk 200 includes a camera 230 that allows a medical professional 330 to view the patient 300 and any overt symptoms of the disease 310 presented by the patient 300. Camera 230 enables patient 300 to pose, narrate and display the body part affected by the disease in front of camera 230 via video link 225 to communicate with health professional 330. The camera 230 is positioned near the digital display device 220, allowing the patient 300 to show a close-up view of the body part affected by the disease, such as the retina, skin, or throat. In a preferred embodiment, camera 230 takes live video to communicate patient 300 with healthcare professional 330 located in remote healthcare offices 560, 570, 580 (FIG. 5). The camera 230 may also be used to determine the identity of the patient 300 or to provide security for the kiosk 200. The camera 230 may be a multi-purpose camera capable of recording video, taking still pictures, and taking zoom shots.

To assist in assessing the medical condition of the patient 300, the medical kiosk 200 of FIG. 1 includes one or more physical testing devices 235, such as a scale, a sphygmomanometer, a body mass index tester, an optometry, a thermometer, a psychological assessment, and the like. The physical testing device 235 is configured to allow the patient 300 to perform at least one self-service physical test 237 shown in fig. 4 to create a medical data sample 355. However, in some embodiments where the medical kiosk 200 is attended by a medical professional, a nurse or medical technician may assist the patient 300 in performing the self-service physical test 237 within the medical kiosk 200.

In fig. 4, the medical kiosk 200 further includes a processor 240 for storing a data sample 350 of the personal information, storing a medical data sample 355, and receiving a previous medical data sample 360 of the patient 300 from the external storage device 255. In a preferred embodiment, medical professional 330 is able to view prior medical data samples 360 using external storage device 255. Those skilled in the art will recognize that prior medical data samples 360 enable medical professional 330 to have a clear view of the health record of patient 300 prior to diagnosing disease 310.

The kiosk 200 in fig. 4 further includes an input device 245 for inputting personal information data samples 350 into the processor 240. In this manner, the medical condition of patient 300 may be recorded for future medical evaluation and treatment. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the input device 245 may evolve as technology advances. Suitable input devices 245 may include a keyboard, mouse, voice recognition software. The printer 260 for printing the medication order 365 communicates with the processor 240 and responds to instructions from the medical professional 330 over the secure network 550 shown in fig. 5. In this manner, secure network 550 allows for the transfer of personal information data samples 350, medical data samples 355, and prior medical data samples 360 between patient 300 and medical professional 330.

Once medical professional 330 is able to diagnose patient 300 for disease 310, the medical professional may recommend a possible treatment regimen and authorize a medication order 365, which may be printed out on printer 260 and provided to patient 300. The medical kiosk 200 may also include a storage reservoir 270 for storing one or more medications 380. The medication 380 may include common over-the-counter medications and common prescription medications, such as, but not limited to, antitussives, analgesics, antibiotics, topical ointments, and the like. Due to the valuable nature and legal provisions of the medication 380, the medication reservoir 270 of FIG. 1 may include various security features, including titanium steel, password encryption, and an alarm system that is activated when the reservoir 270 is disturbed. The kiosk 200 may also include a drug dispenser 280 to dispense the prescribed medication 380 of fig. 4 issued by the medical professional 330 and dispense the printed prescription 365 to the patient 300 for pharmacy.

Since the telemedicine assistance system 500 operates on a "service fee" basis, the kiosk 200 also includes the financial transaction device 290 shown in FIG. 3 for receiving payment in the form of cash or credit card for payment of the medical services provided by the medical professional 330, the medication order 365, and any medications 380 dispensed from the repository 270. However, in an alternative embodiment, the financial transaction device 290 may make payments and transactions with insurance cards, medical insurance, and various medical subsidies. The financial transaction device 290 may include, but is not limited to, a credit card reader, a bill acceptor, a quick response code reader, and the like.

Referring now to fig. 6, various steps of providing remote live medical assistance using the medical kiosk 200 as part of a remote live medical network 500 as described above are illustrated in a method 600. The process begins in block 602, where the patient 300 approaches a medical kiosk 200, which may be located in a mall, supermarket, or pharmacy. At block 604, the patient 300 enters the medical kiosk 200 and closes the door 204 to allow the desired private space while visiting the doctor. Upon entering the kiosk 200, the patient begins to contact the professional at block 606. The contacted professional can be remotely contacted via the network 550 using an electronic communication link, with direct contact if the contacted professional manually operates the medical kiosk 200. Contact with the central office 510 is established at block 608 using the electronic communication link and the camera 230, input device 245 and digital display 220 in the medical kiosk 200.

Once contact with the central office 510 is established, the patient 300 provides personal information such as name, gender, race, date of birth, allergies, etc. using the input device 245 at block 610. Patient 300 is then queried at block 612 to see if patient 300 is an existing patient. If the patient 300 is not an existing patient, then an account is established for the patient 300 in block 614 and the process proceeds to block 616. If the patient 300 is an existing patient and has an account already, block 616 is entered directly and the consultation is paid. The payment is accepted using a currency accepting device 290, which may also be used to accept credit cards or insurance cards.

At block 618 the patient may provide an existing medical record to assist the referring medical professional in diagnosing the condition of the patient 300 by interactively answering questions projected on the display device 220 or entering an electronic file of the patient's medical history on an input device capable of receiving electronic data files. In block 620, patient 300 reports to the associated professional or initial medical professional currently communicating with patient 300 the symptoms and the sensation of the disease that patient 300 desires to treat. At block 622, the patient tests his or her physical fitness parameters with one or more physical testing devices 235, such as a weight scale, a blood pressure monitor, a body mass index tester, a vision test, a psychological test, and the like. In addition, some or all of the body measurements may be made by a medical professional, such as a nurse, who manually operates the medical kiosk 200.

Upon receiving the patient's medical history, physical test results, and patient-described symptoms of the disease, the contacted professional determines whether consultation with a doctor or other more qualified medical professional is required at block 624. If a higher consultation is not required, the patient 300 is instructed to care at block 626, charges the consultation at block 660, and ends the process at block 662. However, if the professional involved decides that a doctor's consultation is required, the patient 300 communicates with the doctor via the network 550.

Patient 300 can enter commands on computer input device 245 to communicate with medical professional 330. Medical professional 330 is present on digital display device 220. Digital display device 220 may be a real-person sized screen to display medical professional 330 in a live and face-to-face manner. Patient 300 uses video link 225 to communicate live with healthcare professional 330 in front of camera 230 by posing, speaking, and displaying the affected body part. By providing the camera 230 near the digital display device 220, the patient 300 can display a close-up view of the body part affected by the disease, such as the retina, skin, or throat. Medical professional 330 uses personal information data sample 350, medical data sample 355, previous medical data sample 360, and consults with patient 300 to diagnose disease 310. If the doctor is unable to diagnose the disease or if the disease is one that cannot be properly remotely handled, patient 300 is presented to another doctor or medical facility having the necessary treatment provided. A consultation fee is charged at block 660 and the process ends at block 662.

If, on the other hand, the physician is able to diagnose the disease and determine that the disease can be effectively processed remotely at block 632, a decision is made at block 636 whether a medication (over-the-counter or prescription) is required. If no medication is needed, the patient 300 is instructed to care at block 638, a consultation fee is charged at block 660 and the process ends at block 662. If a drug therapy is necessary at block 636, a determination is made at block 640 as to whether the drug can be dispensed from the drug repository 270 of the medical kiosk 200. If the medical kiosk 200 does not have the medication, the patient 300 is instructed to attend at block 642, the prescription is printed for the patient 300 at block 644 so that the patient can purchase the medication at the pharmacy, a consultation fee is charged at block 660 and the process ends at block 662. If the medication repository 270 has the medication, the patient 300 is instructed on care in block 646 and the medication is dispensed in block 648. The consultation fee is collected at block 660 and the process ends at block 662.

Since many modifications, variations and changes in detail can be made to the described preferred embodiment of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

Claims (20)

1. A system for providing live telemedicine diagnosis and treatment of a disease in a patient, the system comprising:

a medical services company providing live telemedicine diagnosis and treatment and a central office having a central computer with an executable instruction system for performing telemedicine diagnosis and treatment;

a network terminal accessible to a medical professional for diagnosing and providing treatment for a disease;

a medical kiosk remotely located from a network terminal used by said medical professional, said medical kiosk further comprising;

a kiosk terminal having a display device, an input device, and a processor;

at least one body measurement device for measuring a human health parameter of a patient using the medical kiosk;

a reservoir for storing a single-use drug; and

a medicament dispenser; and

an electronic network electronically contacting a network terminal used by the medical professional and the kiosk terminal.

2. The live telemedicine system of claim 1, further comprising a portable, bi-directional communication-enabled personal electronic device capable of carrying executable applications for interfacing between the central computer for diagnosis and providing treatment of a disease and a user holding the portable, personal electronic device.

3. Live telemedicine system according to claim 1 with a network terminal for the medical professional located remotely from the healthcare company.

4. The live telemedicine system of claim 1, wherein the medical kiosk further comprises a printer coupled to the kiosk terminal for printing the prescription.

5. The live telemedicine system of claim 1, wherein the medical kiosk further comprises a payment acceptance device that accepts at least one of monetary bills, credit cards, and insurance cards for payment of diagnostic and therapeutic fees related to the medical condition.

6. The live telemedicine system of claim 1, wherein the at least one body measurement device is selected from the group consisting of a weight scale, a sphygmomanometer, a body mass index tester, an optometry unit, and a thermometer.

7. Live telemedicine system according to claim 1, wherein the medical kiosk comprises a multi-purpose camera in communication with the kiosk terminal for capturing and transmitting visual images of the patient to the network terminal used by medical professionals.

8. A medical kiosk for providing live remote medical diagnosis and treatment of a disease in a patient, said medical kiosk comprising:

a kiosk defined as a chamber that can receive a patient and allow the patient to communicate with a remote medical professional;

a kiosk terminal having a display device, an input device, and a processor;

at least one body measurement device for measuring a human health parameter of a patient using the medical kiosk;

a reservoir for storing a single-use drug; and

a medicament dispenser.

9. The medical kiosk of claim 8 further comprising a printer coupled to the kiosk terminal for printing the prescription.

10. The medical kiosk of claim 8 wherein said chamber has a noise reduction function that provides a private space for the patient.

11. The medical kiosk of claim 8 further comprising a payment acceptance device, said payment acceptance device accepting at least one of a monetary bill, a credit card, and an insurance card for payment of diagnostic and therapeutic fees related to the medical condition.

12. The medical kiosk of claim 8 wherein the at least one body measurement device is selected from the group consisting of a weight scale, a sphygmomanometer, a body mass index tester, an optometry unit, and a thermometer.

13. The medical kiosk of claim 8 further comprising a multi-purpose camera in communication with said kiosk terminal for capturing and transmitting visual images of the patient to said network terminal for use by medical professionals.

14. The medical kiosk of claim 8 wherein the kiosk terminal electronically contacts an external electronic network.

15. A method for live telemedicine diagnosis and treatment, the method comprising the steps of:

providing an executable instruction system based on a central office of a medical services company having a central computer and memory contactable with an electronic network, a network terminal accessible by a medical professional for diagnosing and treating a patient's disease, a medical kiosk located remotely from said medical services company and contactable with the electronic network;

the system receives medical record data and current disease symptoms from a patient using a medical kiosk;

the system performs a physical measurement;

the system contacts the patient with a medical professional remotely located from the medical kiosk;

the system diagnoses a disease in the patient by a medical professional; and

the system provides instructions for care by a medical professional to a remotely located medical kiosk for use by a patient.

16. The method for live remote medical diagnosis and treatment of claim 15 further comprising providing at least one body measurement device in a medical kiosk and the body measurement includes the patient using at least one body measurement device to measure a human health parameter of the patient.

17. The method for live remote medical diagnosis and treatment of claim 16, wherein the at least one body measurement device provided comprises at least one body measurement device selected from the group consisting of a weight scale, a sphygmomanometer, a body mass index tester, an optometry unit, and a thermometer.

18. The method for live remote medical diagnosis and treatment of claim 15 wherein the provided care instructions include providing a prescription of medication to the patient.

19. The method for live remote medical diagnosis and treatment of claim 15 further comprising providing a drug repository having at least one prescribed drug stored therein.

20. The method for live remote medical diagnosis and treatment according to claim 19 including the step of remotely dispensing prescription drugs for treating a patient's ailments from a drug repository after the step of providing medical service instructions.