[Effect of the computer-assisted diagnostic system [ADM] on the success and cost of diagnosis (author's transl)]

Taking into account the interest we have in helping physicians arrive at a diagnosis and in choosing the procedures utilized in the computer-assisted diagnostic system (ADM) already described, a study was devised to estimate the efficiency of the system in relation to costs. From 300 patient records, 80 presenting a true diagnostic problem within the framework of the diseases already in computer memory were selected. A comparison was made between the normal procedure, with and without computer help, keeping in mind the diagnoses themselves as well as the performance and the cost. Criteria and evaluation methods were evaluated. The results, even though preliminary, are encouraging and justify the continued development of the system.