A quantitative, multi-function risk analysis system for treatment decision support

A quantitative, multi-function treatment risk analysis system is being developed by the MEDAS project group. Two main purposes are: to provide a computer-based decision support tool in treatment decision making for practicing physicians; to provide an effective medical decision analysis training tool for medical school students as well as for physicians who are interested in acquiring the skills in this area. The fundamental methodology used in this system is based on Weinstein's quantitative approach (M.C. Weinstein, H.V. Fineberg, 1980) and the concept of value of clinical information. Three different function models in this system have been constructed. They are the automated consultation model, the user self-consultation model, and the training model.<>