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Graphical knowledge presentation in a MUMPS-based decision-support system

C E Kahn1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226.

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|July 1, 1993
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PHOENIX is a graphical decision-support system that helps non-radiologists choose imaging procedures. It uses flowcharts and textual explanations, integrating easily into clinical systems.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Clinical Decision Support

Background:

  • Traditional medical expert systems rely on text-based interactions.
  • Non-radiologist physicians often require assistance in selecting appropriate diagnostic imaging procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce PHOENIX, a novel decision-support system designed to aid non-radiologist physicians in selecting diagnostic imaging procedures.
  • To present a system that utilizes a graphical user interface for enhanced user interaction.

Main Methods:

  • PHOENIX employs a knowledge base to construct and display algorithms as flowcharts.
  • The system allows users to navigate through these flowcharts by answering questions at decision points.
  • Detailed textual explanations of rules and imaging procedures are provided.

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Main Results:

  • The PHOENIX system offers a user-friendly graphical interface, diverging from conventional text-based systems.
  • It successfully visualizes complex decision algorithms through flowcharts.
  • The system is developed in MUMPS, a common biomedical programming language, facilitating integration.

Conclusions:

  • PHOENIX provides an effective, visually intuitive tool for diagnostic imaging procedure selection.
  • Its design enhances usability and accessibility for non-radiologist physicians.
  • The system's compatibility with clinical computer systems promotes efficient integration into healthcare workflows.