title: Computer technology in psychiatric practice: the automated interview in perspective.
abstract: Computer technology is becoming an integral aspect of many medical specialties. Current applications range from the collection and interpretation of patient data to hospital billing and inventory control. Within the field of psychiatry, the role of computers continues to evolve. One area of considerable interest and attention has been the automated patient interview. This article describes the development, present status, and future potential of this technology. Implications for psychiatric practice are examined.
mesh_terms: D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008487:Medical History Taking; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital; D014481:United States