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. 1972 Apr 1;2(5804):5-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.5804.5.

Computer-aided diagnosis: description of an adaptable system, and operational experience with 2,034 cases

J C Horrocks, A P McCann, J R Staniland, D J Leaper, F T De Dombal

Computer-aided diagnosis: description of an adaptable system, and operational experience with 2,034 cases

J C Horrocks et al. Br Med J. .

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.

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