• The colour-coded symptom and action system, as advised by Dr Kadiyali Srivatsa in the context of Dr Maya, is a structured approach to help individuals quickly identify the severity of their symptoms and take appropriate actions. Here’s a detailed explanation of how this system might work:

How It Works

1. Symptom Input: Users type or clearly state three symptoms to ChatGPT or use Dr Maya's App, website, or other digital tool like a Kiosk.
2. The ChatGPT will read or listen to the story of the illness, check the colour of each symptom, refer to information about each symptom, and advise action. If the user shares one or two red, green or yellow symptoms, ChatGPT will advise the user to speak to a doctor. based on the combination of three symptoms and their severity, 
3. Guided Actions: The user is provided with specific actions to take corresponding to the colour code:
   • 1. Red: Speak, Consult or go to the hospital. 
   • 2. Blue: Isolate. If one symptom is Blue and the other is Red, Green, or Yellow, the user must speak to a doctor or a nurse and not go to a clinic, surgery, urgent care centre, or walk-in clinic. 
   • If all three symptoms are blue, the user must call 999, explain the combination of colours to the nurse, and go to an quarantine in hospital.
   • 3. Green: Speak to a nurse triage (NHS111).
   • 4. Yellow: Ask a chemist or self-treat

Colour Coding System

RED

• Symptoms: You must speak or consult a doctor, not a nurse or chemist. If all three symptoms are Red, Green, or Yellow, treat the illness as an Emergency, 
• Action: You must speak to a doctor if one of the symptoms is Red, but the other two are green or yellow. If two symptoms are Red and the other green or yellow - Book an appointment to consult a doctor or go to the hospital. 
• Emergency:If all three symptoms are Red, call 999, request an ambulance, and go to a local hospital.
  • ExamplesChest pain or pressure
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Severe headache or confusion
  • Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg
  • Severe abdominal pain.
  • Excessive Bleeding
  • Road Traffic accidents
  • Fainting, Convulsions, or Poisining

GREEN

• Symptoms: Non-urgent but important symptoms that require medical evaluation within a short period, such as:
  • Persistent fever above 102°F (39°C)
  • Vomiting or diarrhoea that lasts more than 2 days
  • Severe sore throat or difficulty swallowing
  • Significant changes in bowel habits or urination patterns
  • Unexplained weight loss or gain
• Action: Contact your healthcare provider for an appointment within 24-48 hours. If the symptoms worsen, seek immediate medical attention:
• Examples: Minor symptoms that nurses can manage.
  • Common cold or flu-like symptoms, with high fever.
  • Travel advice, vaccinations
  • Minor cuts, scrapes,or sprains.
  • Mild headache or muscle aches.
  • Mild digestive issues like bloating or mild diarrhoea.
  • Amennorhoes
  • Fungal infections of toes
  • Chronic conditions that require ongoing management, such as:
    • Diabetes management.
    • Hypertension monitoring
    • Asthma control
    • Antenatal checkup
• Action: Call NHS111 or Nurse triage; go to the Walk-in clinic or Urgent Care Centre.
  • Follow home care instructions provided by Dr. Maya's resources. 
  • Monitor your symptoms and speak to a doctor if the illness worsens or does not improve within a few days.

YELLOW

If all three symptoms, or two symptoms, are Yellow, and the other one is Green (not Red or Blue), speak to a chemist or self-manage.

Benefits

1. Quick Decision-Making: The color-coded system allows users to understand their symptoms' urgency quickly.
2. Reduced Anxiety: Clear guidance reduces anxiety and stress associated with uncertainty about one's health.
3. Efficient Resource Use: It helps prioritise medical resources by ensuring that those with critical conditions receive immediate attention while others are managed appropriately.
4. Empowerment Through Knowledge: Users feel more in control of their health due to clear and actionable information.

By leveraging this colour-coded symptom and action system, Dr Kadiyali Srivatsa's approach through Dr Maya aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health, thereby improving healthcare outcomes and reducing unnecessary medical visits.