Dealing with Medical Knowledge

In a systematic and clear manner, the authors discuss the problems associated with clinical decision making and explore the current methods to solve them. In this monograph, they examine the results of combining the classical control system approach with the symbolic approaches which have been central to developments in artificial intelligence. Well illustrated with case studies, this volume will prove to be an invaluable resource to system scientists, engineers, computer scientists, and members of the medical community.

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In a systematic and clear manner, the authors discuss the problems associated with clinical decision making and explore the current methods to solve them. In this monograph, they examine the results of combining the classical control system approach with the symbolic approaches which have been central to developments in artificial intelligence. Well illustrated with case studies, this volume will prove to be an invaluable resource to system scientists, engineers, computer scientists, and members of the medical community.

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Discusses the growing subject of medical informatics, the application of information science and technology in clinical research, education, and practice, focusing on the role of knowledge-based techniques in relation to clinical decision making. Combines a classic control- system approach with the symbolic approaches that have been central to developments in artificial intelligence, and de-emphasizes mathematics. Covers basic concepts in systems dynamics, methods for medical diagnosis, and computers in diabetes management. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Deutsch, Tibor (Semmelweis Univ of Medicine, Budapest); Carson, Ewart (City Univ London); Ludwig, Endre (Peterfy Teaching Hospital, Budapest)