Notations for high efficiency data presentation in mammography.
As a result of improvements in Medical Language Processing, the availability of categorical information (such as diagnoses or radiology findings) is increasing rapidly. This increased availability has created a need for more efficient methods for computer presentation. One method for developing such presentations would be to adapt the hand-written notation systems already used in paper-based records. We have characterized one such notation system, the Mammography Notation Sublanguage(MNS). The MNS is a true medical sublanguage, with a definable lexicon and syntax. Compared with text reports, it represents a 37-fold size compression. A single "base", sublanguage pattern is identified for possible computer presentation of mammography findings. The issues involved in using such sublanguages for data presentation are discussed.
Starren
J
J
Department of Medical Informatics, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA.
Johnson
S M
SM
D007802:Language; D008327:Mammography; D008499:Medical Records; D009323:Natural Language Processing; D009626:Terminology as Topic