title: A computerized diagnostic evaluation of a psychiatric problem.
abstract: The authors has developed a computerized system for diagnostic evaluation of a psychiatric problem on the Problem-Oriented Medical Information System (PROMIS). He evaluates the chief complaint of hyperactivity by the three-step process: 1) defining the problem, 2) considering causes that are common and easily reversible, and 3) considering other causes. Eleven physicians, including 6 psychiatrists, used this system. The psychiatrists thought the organization of the diagnostic evaluation was clinically sound and a useful training device. The nonpsychiatric physicians thought this diagnostic process was analogous to the diagnostic process for other medical problems.
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D006948:Hyperkinesis / Q000175:diagnosis*