Can computers help doctors reduce diagnostic errors?

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Can computers help doctors reduce diagnostic errors?

December 21, 2016

Shryock T. Med Econ. December 5, 2016.

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Computerized decision support and advanced computing are being used to augment various processes in health care, such as medication ordering and diagnosis. This magazine article reports on the accuracy of these systems and the potential role of artificial intelligence in supporting diagnostic decision making.

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