Computerized consultation system for selection of antimicrobial therapy
Wraith, S.M.; Aikins, J.S.; Buchanan, B.G.; Clancey, W.J.; Davis, R.; Fagan, L.M.; Hannigan, J.F.; Scott, A.C.; Shortliffe, E.H.; van Melle, W.J.; Yu, V.L.; Axline, S.G.; Cohen, S.N.
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 33(12): 1304-1308
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9289 PMID: 998649 Document Number: 109765
Mycin, a computer-based consultation system which provides to physicians antimicrobial therapy recommendations for patients with bacterial infections, is described. The consultation program arrives at therapeutic decisions using a built-in knowledge base as well as patient data entered by the physician. The system is capable of explaining its recommendations and answering questions about its reasoning process. The system's knowledge can be updated and corrected easily by infectious disease experts. At present the system is operational within a research setting; its routine use in a clinical setting will require further evaluation of its reliability and effectiveness.