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Peer reviewedSwets, John A. – Science, 1988
Discusses the relative operating characteristic analysis of signal detection theory as a measure of diagnostic accuracy. Reports representative values of this measure in several fields. Compares how problems in these fields are handled. (CW)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Computation, Diagnostic Tests, Instrumentation
Peer reviewedSchoolman, Harold M.; Bernstein, Lionel M. – Science, 1978
Computers are used to influence diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. The computer's information-handling capabilities allow it to serve as a reliable extension of the physician's memory and expander of the physician's information and synthesized knowledge resources. (BB)
Descriptors: Automation, Clinical Diagnosis, Computer Programs, Computers
Peer reviewedGoldhaber, Samuel Z. – Science, 1973
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Higher Education, Medical Education
Peer reviewedGilbert, John P.; And Others – Science, 1977
Analyzes 46 medical research papers on the effects of innovative versus standard surgical procedures on the health of patients. Results reveal that innovations generally reduce complications. The ethics of experimental surgery are also discussed. (CP)
Descriptors: Anesthesiology, Experiments, Higher Education, Medical Education
Peer reviewedElstein, Arthur S. – Science, 1976
Described are the needs and difficulties of relating psychological research on judgment and decision making to the attribute of clinical judgment by physicians. (SL)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Decision Making Skills, Medical Education, Medical Evaluation
Peer reviewedWalsh, John – Science, 1973
Discusses a current reassessment of medical training that may lead to the first major overhaul in half a century of the system for evaluating, licensing, and certifying doctors in specialities. Granting of an unrestricted license will probably be moved from the internship period to the end of specialist training. (JR)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Foreign Students, Higher Education, Medical Education
Peer reviewedMike, Valerie; Good, Robert A. – Science, 1977
Reports on a variety of topics related to experimental design and analysis in the field of medical education. (CP)
Descriptors: Experiments, Higher Education, Medical Education, Medical Evaluation
Peer reviewedDuda, Richard O.; Shortliffe, Edward H. – Science, 1983
Discusses a class of artificial intelligence computer programs (often called "expert systems" because they address problems normally thought to require human specialists for their solution) intended to serve as consultants for decision making. Also discusses accomplishments (including information systematization in medical diagnosis and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Diagnosis, College Science, Computer Programs
Peer reviewedTukey, John W. – Science, 1977
States that statutory requirements of demonstrated medical effectiveness are far from being clearly resolved. Cites some common experimental practices which can provide misleading results. (CP)
Descriptors: Drug Education, Experiments, Medical Education, Medical Evaluation
Peer reviewedJohn, E. R.; And Others – Science, 1988
Describes computerized differential classifications of a variety of subtle brain dysfunctions. Provides objective corroboration that may be a useful adjunct to psychiatric diagnoses. Discusses independent criteria for diagnostic validity, evaluation of treatment efficacy and more individualized treatment. Outlines the implications of this…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Computer Graphics, Medical Evaluation, Mental Disorders
