Method 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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24. A method for determining a test for a medical condition, the method comprising:
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choosing the medical condition to be treated; providing patient observations; providing existing clinical data; analyzing with a processor the existing clinical data to find observations based on at least one chosen test to determine the effectiveness of the at least one chosen test; and determining the effectiveness of each of the at least one chosen test. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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