Computer Instructions for Guiding Differential Diagnosis Through Information Maximization
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Abstract
A system and method for diagnosis and treatment decisions based on information maximization is disclosed. Utilizing patient information as well as clinical records from other patients can reduce the uncertainty in both diagnosis and treatment options. The information maximization may consider additional data such as risk, cost, and comfort in making a proper medical decision.
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19. In a computer readable storage medium having stored therein data representing instructions executable by a programmed processor for determining at least one question of interest, the storage medium comprising instructions for:
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providing patient observations including patient medical data; providing clinical observations based on recorded clinical data; comparing the patient observations with the clinical observations; selecting relevant observation data from the clinical observations, wherein the relevant observation data is relevant for analyzing the at least one question of interest; and determining a solution for the at least one question of interest based on the relevant observation data. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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