| Abstract
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This article explores the premise that a f … This article explores the premise that a formalized representation of empirical studies can play a central role in coputer-based decision support. The specific motivations underlying this research include the following propositions: (1) Reasoning from experimental evidence contained in the clinical literature is central to the decisions physicians make in patient care. (2) A computational model based on a declarative representation for published reports of clinical studies can drive a computer program that selectively tailors knowledge of the clinical literature as it is applied to a particular case. (3) The development of such a computational model is an important first step toward filling a void in computer-based decision support systems. Furthermore, the model can help us better understand the general principles of reasoning from experimental evidence both in medicine and other domains. Roundsman is a developmental computer system that draws on structured representations of the clinical literature to critique plans for the mangement of primary breast cancer. Roundsman is able to produce patient-specific analyses of breast cancer-management options based on the 24 clinical studies currently encoded in its knowledge base. The Roundsman system is a first step in exploring how the computer can help bring a critical analysis of the relevant literature, structured around a particular patient and treatment decision to the physician. t and treatment decision to the physician.
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| Author
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Glenn D. Rennels +,
Edward H. Shortliffe +,
Frank E. Stockdale +,
Perry L. Miller +
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| Bibtype
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techreport +
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| Institution
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Knowledge Systems, AI Laboratory +
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| Key
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KSL-87-06 +
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| Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki.
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1 May 2009 13:40:16 +
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Spring +
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| Number
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KSL-87-06 +
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| Tag
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Computer science +
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| Title
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A Computational Model of Reasoning from the Clinical Literature +
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| Tr id
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KSL-87-06 +
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| Year
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1987 +
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| Categories |
Technical Report,
Publication,
KSL Technical Report
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