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K Stavem

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PubMed1991

[Medical expert systems. Developmental activities in the Scandinavian countries].

Medical expert systems is a term for computer programs which represent and structure medical knowledge, and which can supplement or replace man in decisionmaking. Several research groups in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are developing such systems. Many of the projects emphasize educational aspects and also serve to qualify the participants in the project. The medical expert systems are applied to clinical chemistry, neurophysiological testing or intensive care. Within this field of medical expert systems there is much duplication of activities and too little practical application. Usually the systems are developed to be used as functional prototypes and are often not good enough or not intended to be used in daily hospital routines. There should be good prospects in this field in the near future.

Decision Making, Computer-Assisted↗
PubMed1989

[Medical expert systems. What are they and how should we organize our efforts?].

Medical expert systems have been developed for more than 20 years, in particular in the United States. Most existing systems are prototypes, and only a few commercial systems are available. The prototypes are generally limited in scope or functions (and have not been transferred to other users). However, in the near future we can expect useful applications to appear in special areas of medicine. In Norway we probably do not have the resources required to develop large commercial medical expert systems. If we want to develop medical expert systems, we should concentrate on limited areas. We must prepare the ground for future use of such systems in Norway. An important first step is to give health personnel basic education in the use of computers.

Expert Systems↗
PubMed1989

[Information technology in health care. A new industrial policy program].

Health care is chosen as one of the major target sectors under a national industrial policy program for information technology. The program offers direct support to industrial information technology projects. The part of the program related to health care is executed partly by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, partly through a new program under the Royal Norwegian Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. This program is called IT in health care and runs 1989-92. During this five-year period the health care program has a total budget of approximately NOK 85 million for research and development. The funds are used for projects with a distinct industrial objective, and emphasis is placed on cooperation between health care services, research and industry.

Health Services↗
PubMed1989

[Computer systems for general practitioners. Status and development].

Patient-administrative systems are becoming increasingly accepted in general practice. The market is now more mature than before. Many physicians are now purchasing computer systems for general practice the second time. Due to national characteristics of the health services the market for these systems is not truly international. In Norway this market is dominated by two makes: Infodoc and Profdoc. In future more physicians will use systems for general practice, and more functions will be added, although the usefulness of these may be a matter for discussion. Furthermore, the importance of telecommunications is expected to increase, and similarly, integration with other services. This development would be furthered by central government action for the purpose of harmonizing and standardizing data, systems and possibly user-interface.

Computer Systems↗