Computers in Medicine: A survey of decision aids for clinicians
- 6 November 1982
- Vol. 285 (6351) , 1332-1336
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.285.6351.1332
Abstract
Inconsistency in applying medical knowledge is a major reason for varying standards of medical care. Five types of aid have been introduced into medicine to help decision-making: questionnaires, algorithms, database systems, diagnostic systems, and, finally, computer-based decision-support systems. Of these, the most effective act as reminder or prompt systems to assist doctors without threatening their clinical freedom.Keywords
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