Monday, October 17, 2005
Doctors to use expert systems to make diagnoses?
I've just completed a questionnaire asking me what my opinion would be of doctors using 'specialist computer systems' to make diagnoses. Would I have less faith in the doctor, or would I think it was OK?
This questionnaire was from an official source, and in the past the results of questionnaires from this source have fed into official survey results, so I thought carefully about this. it's quite possible that the use of expert computer systems for GPs is an option being considered for the NHS. unfortunately the multi-choice format of the question didn't let me fully express my thoughts.
I think I'd approve of my GP using a computer to enhance and confirm her diagnosis, but I wouldn't like them to start out using the computer at the beginning. also, there needs to an element of human contact, otherwise we may as well just go online and use the computer ourselves. if this is option is seriously being considered, I hope they do some more detailed consultation soon...
I've just completed a questionnaire asking me what my opinion would be of doctors using 'specialist computer systems' to make diagnoses. Would I have less faith in the doctor, or would I think it was OK?
This questionnaire was from an official source, and in the past the results of questionnaires from this source have fed into official survey results, so I thought carefully about this. it's quite possible that the use of expert computer systems for GPs is an option being considered for the NHS. unfortunately the multi-choice format of the question didn't let me fully express my thoughts.
I think I'd approve of my GP using a computer to enhance and confirm her diagnosis, but I wouldn't like them to start out using the computer at the beginning. also, there needs to an element of human contact, otherwise we may as well just go online and use the computer ourselves. if this is option is seriously being considered, I hope they do some more detailed consultation soon...
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