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If they aren't great then neither are doctors and the word becomes meaningless.

Context is important. 66% accuracy on cases that stumped doctors and took extensive testing is not trivial. It's not the same as 66% accuracy for everyday diagnosis.



The study references "clinicians" rather than "doctors." Clinicians include psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, physicians, paramedics, etc.


Point still stands.

Expert system diagnostic tools aren't that great.




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