Computer-aided detection as evidence in the courtroom: potential implications of an appellate court's ruling.
OBJECTIVE
The use of computer-aided detection (CAD) in radiology has been studied for different organ systems. As with any new technology, its impact on determinations of standards of clinical practice is an evolving one that is often defined by its acceptability not only in medical forums but also as defined by courts of law.


CONCLUSIONS
We discuss the first known appellate legal decision regarding the acceptability of CAD as it relates to the clinical practice of mammography.
Brenner
R James
RJ
Department of Radiology-Breast Imaging, University of California at San Francisco, P.O. Box 1667, San Francisco, CA 94143-1667, USA.
Ulissey
Michael J
MJ
Wilt
Ronald M
RM
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D014481:United States