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[Expert systems in medicine: possible uses in anesthesia]

J Petersen¹, E Kochs, H D Kochs

¹Universität-GH-Duisburg.

Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS|April 1, 1994

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Summary

Computers assist in medical data collection and interpretation, not replace human expertise. Expert systems, while powerful, face challenges in clinical medicine despite extensive research.

Area of Science:

Computer Science
Medical Informatics
Artificial Intelligence

Context:

The role of computers in medicine has evolved from a substitute for human decision-making to a supportive tool.
Expert systems, designed to mimic human thinking, are valuable for complex data analysis.

Purpose:

To review the fundamental concepts, problem-solving methods, and applications of expert systems in various medical fields.
To highlight the disparity between the widespread use of computers in administration and their limited adoption in clinical medicine.

Summary:

This review defines expert knowledge and its translation into computer systems, exploring expert system structures and current problem-solving techniques.
It examines the successful implementation of expert systems in administrative areas versus the challenges in clinical medicine, despite decades of research.
The review also addresses technical, psychological, and legal factors crucial for developing effective expert systems.

Impact:

Provides a comprehensive overview of expert systems in medicine, aiding researchers and developers in understanding their potential and limitations.
Identifies key challenges hindering the widespread adoption of potent expert systems in clinical practice.
Offers insights into the essential, often overlooked, aspects influencing the successful development and integration of medical expert systems.

Human-centred Computing

Pervasive Computing

[expert Systems In Medicine: Possible Uses In Anesthesia]