method, and computer apparatus for treating a candidate for a clinical trial, computer program, and, computer readable medium

摘要

An automated method of screening a candidate for a clinical trial is disclosed. The method involves processing a drug rule indicative of a criteria associated with at least one drug and a candidiate drug list comprising a list of drugs taken by a candidate. An output is generated, the output being indicative of the candidate's suitability for the clinical trial based upon the processing. The method can be used to screen the candidate prior to the clinical trial. The method can also be used to assess the ongoing suitability of a candidate, while the candidate is participating in the trial.