My essay focuses on how CDSS can be highly useful in cancer care management by applying genetic algorithm – the ability to perform inference on known information based on prior experience or knowledge to make the right decision. This ability to infer likely diagnoses, expected treatment response, etc., (to be highly useful in cancer management especially in diagnostic interpretation, treatment planning and therapy recommendations) is what differentiates Algorithmic CDSS from the broader…

In connection to Chris Paton's post on NZ Shared Care pilot video, the National Shared Care Plan Programme (NSCP) was formed to initiate pilot projects which trial approaches to shared care to support long-term condition management. The healthAlliance, working with regional DHB and primary/community providers in the Northern Region is engaged by the National Health IT Board to manage the programme. The healthAlliance has contracted HSAG to implement its Collaborative Care Management System…