Development of Decision-Making Software for Patients With Kidney Stones

Martins Krasnovs, Zigurds Markovics

Abstract


The paper discusses the development of decision- making software for patients with kidney stones. Computerized decision–making about treatment choices for patients with renal stones is step-by-step described in this paper. Medicine is one of the sectors where computerized decision-making is being used more often. One of the key elements of expert systems – building a knowledge base that is based on recommendation fund, known as „Guidelines”, is discussed. The paper discusses the most frequently used therapies. Examples of decision trees and production rules are shown.

Keywords:
Decision making, kidney stones, production rules.

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DOI: 10.7250/tcc.2014.007

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