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Computer assisted evaluation of the jaundiced patient

Year: 2005

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: A computer program has been developed which allows a physician to assess various diagnostic strategies that might be considered for evaluating the patient who is jaundiced in whom an obstructive etiology is suspected. The system uses decision theory to analyze the strategies under consideration. Programmed in LISP, the system allows easy interaction with the physician so that patient-specific or location-dependent factors can be tailored into the analysis. We anticipate that these programs will impact on patient care by streamlinig the number of tests ordered and by sequencing these tests in the most efficacious and cost-effective manner.

Source: Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Computer Application in Medical Care

DOI: 10.1109/scamc.1983.764567

Authors: C. Safran, R.A. Greenes, M.L. Kierstead, T.E. Bynum

Institution: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills

Subfield: Family Practice

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1890642921

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Cites: 12

Cited by: 3

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