MYCIN: A Knowledge-Based Consultation Program for Infectious Disease Diagnosis.

van Melle, William

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Publication Date: 1978-May

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MYCIN: A Knowledge-Based Consultation Program for Infectious Disease Diagnosis.

van Melle, William

International Journal of Man-Machine Studies, v10 n3 p313-22 May 1978

Describes the structure of MYCIN, a computer-based consultation system designed to assist physicians in the diagnosis of and therapy selection for patients with bacterial infections, and an explanation system which can answer simple English questions in order to justify its advice or educate the user. (Author/VT)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Computer Programs, Man Machine Systems, Medical Education, Systems Development

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Language: English

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