Patent US 6,584,445

A computerized health evaluation system for joint patient and physician decision making concerning particular medical diseases and conditions. The system includes a computer system with a patient input module for patient input of patient data concerning the patient's lifestyle and preferences, a physician input module for physician input of physical and physiological data, and a database of the latest medical findings concerning the particular disease and condition. The computer system uses an algorithm for weighing the patient data and the physician data in view of the database and generating a report setting forth various treatment options. Based upon the report, the patient and physician will jointly decide on a treatment approach.