Knowledge Engineering in Health Informatics

by Dean K. Sorenson, Omar Bouhaddou, Homer R. Warner

Book Overview

The "information explosion" in recent decades has made it impossible for practicing physicians (even specialists) to keep up with all the information potentially at their disposal. As a result, it is not surprising that empirical studies have shown that physicians do not always make optimal decisions. Thus, medical expert systems are now available to support - not replace - physicians and healthcare providers in their goal of providing the best possible...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461272998
• ISBN13: 9781461272991
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 265 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"