title: Conceptual representation of patient data bases.
abstract: Design of a computer-based assistant for patient data bases is discussed. A conceptual model for such an assistant, which can represent signs, symptoms, lab data, and radiological and morphological findings is described. The query language, interpretive reports, summary findings, and related issues in providing intelligent consultation are discussed. The role of such assistants in the context of a decision-making environment--human or automated--is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D002779:Cholestasis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D008499:Medical Records