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Initial use of a computer system for assisting dermatological diagnosis in general practice.

Authors :
Smith, H. R.
Ashton, R. E.
Brooks, G. J.
Source :
Medical Informatics & the Internet in Medicine. Apr2000, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p103-108. 6p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The accuracy of skin lesion description by 24 general practitioners was assessed as they used a computer diagnosis assistance system (DERMIS). Descriptive accuracy determines the quality of advice. Only four doctors showed a trend to accurate description over 25 hospital referrals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14639238
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Medical Informatics & the Internet in Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3974003
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/14639230050058284