Title :
Computer Programming of Diagnostic Tests
Author_Institution :
University of Rochester Medical School, Rochester, N.Y.
Abstract :
A great many medical diagnostic tests have been developed to supplement the patient information obtained from history and physical examination. These tests vary greatly in amount of discomfort to the patient, complexity, and cost. It is obvious that diagnostic tests should be kept to a minimum. Logical consideration to help determine the minimum additional medical tests needed in a specific case will be discussed.
Keywords :
Biology computing; Cost function; Electronic equipment testing; Hospitals; Medical diagnosis; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical tests; Military computing; Programming; Psychology;
Journal_Title :
Medical Electronics, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/IRET-ME.1960.5008073
