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Computer-aided Diagnosis: Description of an Adaptable System, and Operational Experience with 2,034 Cases
Br Med J 1972; 2 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.5804.5 (Published 01 April 1972) Cite this as: Br Med J 1972;2:5
- Jane C. Horrocks,
- A. P. McCann,
- J. R. Staniland,
- D. J. Leaper,
- F. T. de Dombal
Abstract
This paper describes a system of computer-aided diagnosis using an English Electric KDF9 computer linked to a terminal in a busy clinical department. Data from a series of patients were recorded, coded, and entered into the computer, which then performed a Bayesian analysis and displayed diagnostic probabilities in an adaptable format. Experience in this setting suggests that computer diagnosis may be a valuable aid to the clinician.