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Multiparameter case studies using knowledge-based systems in hematology.

L W Diamond·P B Tamino·A H Seal·D T Nguyen
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Knowledge-based systems in diagnostic medicine are often used for teaching medical decision making. We have extended the educational value of our suite of hematology decision support systems (peripheral blood analysis, flow cytometry immunophenotyping and DNA analysis, and bone marrow morphology) by creating case studies in a hypertext format. The case studies use the knowledge-based system screens as a background. Digitized images of blood and bone marrow smears from the teaching cases can be accessed on-line. The case studies, which are designed primarily for technologists and physicians, emphasize the proper multiparameter approach to hematopathology diagnosis.

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Decision Support TechniquesDiagnosis, Computer-AssistedExpert SystemsHematologic DiseasesHematologyHumansMedical Laboratory PersonnelSystems IntegrationCase ReportsJournal Article

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L W Diamond, P B Tamino, A H Seal, D T Nguyen. Multiparameter case studies using knowledge-based systems in hematology.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0169-2607(95)01661-c

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