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Iliad 4.0 and QMR 2.03 are computer-based diagnostic knowledge bases that can play many roles in decision support and other areas of medical practice, but neither appears ready to assume the role of an expert diagnostic consultant. In contrast to human experts, these programs have problems related to recognition of their own limitations, interpretation of continuous data, recognition of dependent findings, selection of tests, and description of the impact of certain tests. Suggestions to improve these aspects of knowledge bases are offered.
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Sumner, W., Shultz, E.K. Expert systems and expert behavior. J Med Syst 16, 183–193 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01000271
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01000271