title: A computerized diagnostic system for comparing alternative classification schemes of depression.
abstract: The present report presents a computerized system, permitting recording of diagnostic criteria and assignment by diagnostic algorithms as proposed and intended in 7 different classification systems of depression. The potential of the procedure for comparing alternative classifications of depression is presented and discussed.
mesh_terms: D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans