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Research shows computers make better medical decisions than doctors

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  1. Rick TechSpot Staff Posts: 6,256   +38

    By making computers "think like a doctor", researchers at Indiana University claim their contextual "artificial intelligence" framework can one-up living medical professionals in terms of both cost and accuracy. Researchers indicate their approach could cut costs by more than half...

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    Rick, Feb 13, 2013
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  2. treetops TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 1,385   +12

    Yep combining the 2 would be the best move
    treetops, Feb 13, 2013
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  3. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    I totally agree as I think I'd be uneasy about a computer making a decision instead of a human in a potentially life-threatening situation. I'd like to think a unsure doctor would get another opinion. That said it's entirely possible a computer could see something a doctor misses, so their are benefits in either case. Combining both sounds like an excellent long-term plan for providing highly-stressed doctors with an additional tool at their disposal.
    Leeky, Feb 13, 2013
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  4. Sniped_Ash Newcomer, in training Posts: 67   +19

    Please state the nature of the medical emergency.
    Sniped_Ash, Feb 13, 2013
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  5. IAMTHESTIG TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 251   +7

    But who will we sue when its the wrong decision??? We must sue someone! This is America! SUE SUE SUE!
    IAMTHESTIG, Feb 13, 2013
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  6. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    I guess that'll just be a problem unique to the US! lol. :p
    Leeky, Feb 13, 2013
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  7. tonylukac TechSpot Maniac Posts: 572

    Most doctors leave the room after diagnosis and refer to the physician's desk reference anyway. Now its "legal".
    tonylukac, Feb 13, 2013
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  8. psycros TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 398   +81

    I find the numbers this university is throwing around to be a little hard to believe. It smells like a funding pitch.
    psycros, Feb 13, 2013
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  9. avioza Newcomer, in training Posts: 41   +9

    Get ready for 2-1B! A little creepy but I trust him...
    avioza, Feb 14, 2013
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