Knowledge-based systems in laboratory medicine and pathology. a review and survey of the field
Spackman, K.A.; Connelly, D.P.
Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 111(2): 116-119
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9985 PMID: 3545134 Document Number: 291767
Knowledge-based systems are computer systems designed to handle knowledge-intensive tasks, usually involving reasoning and inference. They are increasingly being applied to problems in laboratory medicine and pathology. In this article we provide a brief introduction to the basic concepts of knowledge-based systems, review some of their published applications, and report on an informal survey of specialists in laboratory medicine and pathology. The survey, sent to 102 individuals, indicated that 24% were involved in developing knowledge-based systems, with most systems at an early stage of development. Recent advances in knowledge-based systems research as well as survey responses suggest that this technology will have increasing value in laboratory medicine and pathology.