A computerized diagnostic evaluation of a psychiatric problem

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Abstract
A computerized system for the diagnostic evaluation of a psychiatric problem on the Problem-Oriented Medical Information System (PROMIS) was developed. Child hyperactivity was studied by 3 step process: defining the problem; considering causes that are common and easily reversible; and considering other causes. Physicians [11], including 6 psychiatrists, used this system. The psychiatrists through the organization of the diagnostic evaluation was clinically sound and a useful training device. The nonpsychiatric physicians thought this diagnostic process was analogous to the diagnostic process for other medical problems.