VisualDx

VisualDx
Initial release 2001 (2001)[1]
Development status Active
Platform PC, iPad/iPhone, Android tablet/phone[2]
Type Clinical decision support system
License Proprietary
Website www.visualdx.com

VisualDx is Clinical decision support system (CDSS) software intended to be used by medical practitioners, including primary care practitioners, to assist them in differential diagnosis. In one of its modes of operation, after a healthcare provider enters some basic facts about the patient, VisualDx presents peer-reviewed photographs or diagrams of medical conditions such as skin conditions, ordered from the most to the least likely, to assist in diagnosis.[1] The system holds over 100,000 images.[2] Other modes of operation include searching for medication that a patient has been taking, to find possible adverse drug reactions that they may be suffering from.[3]

VisualDx is used in 1,500 hospitals and clinics, and is used for teaching in 80 US medical schools. It is sold as a monthly subscription service[1] and a 30-day free trial is available.[3]

VisualDx is produced by a company of the same name based in Rochester, New York. It was founded by Prof. Arthur Papier of the University of Rochester.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Lapowsky, Issie (4 April 2015). "A Super-Gross Diagnostic Tool That Could Save Your Life". Wired.com. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Sean Lahman (5 March 2015). "Fighting disease with pictures". Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  3. 1 2 "How It Works". VisualDx. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
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