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Extended telemedical consultation using Arden Syntax based decision support, hypertext and WWW technique
D Karlsson1, C Ekdahl, O Wigertz
1Dept. of Medical Informatics, Linköping University, Sweden. danka@imt.liu.se
Methods of Information in Medicine
|February 1, 1997
Summary
This study presents a knowledge-based decision-support system for clinical medicine, distributing expert knowledge geographically without increasing costs. It uses Arden Syntax and the World Wide Web for accessible medical advice and explanations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Decision Support Systems
Background:
- Geographic distribution of expert medical knowledge is needed across healthcare units.
- On-site expertise is costly, necessitating remote solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design a knowledge-based decision-support system for extended clinical consultation.
- To enable geographic distribution of expert medical knowledge.
Main Methods:
- The system utilizes Arden Syntax for Medical Logic Modules.
- World Wide Web technology and hypertext are employed for explanations.
- A prototype was developed for clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, focusing on infective endocarditis.
Main Results:
- The system provides both medical advice and detailed explanations.
- Hypertext format allows users to browse and verify information.
- The system is designed for closed local networks but can be adapted for wider use with security precautions.
Conclusions:
- The developed system offers a cost-effective way to distribute expert medical knowledge.
- It enhances clinical consultation by providing accessible, verifiable advice.
- The system has potential applications in rural medicine and other remote healthcare settings.