How does the intended output reliability of a clinical support tool differ from a direct-to-consumer tool?
A clinical support tool prioritizes differential diagnosis accuracy for trained professionals.
The objectives and thus the output reliability vary significantly based on the intended user base. A consumer-focused tool is generally geared toward broad coverage of possibilities and ensuring immediate safety by issuing strong warnings, such as advising immediate emergency room visits if necessary. Conversely, a tool designed as clinical support, intended for integration into hospital workflows or use by licensed medical staff, places a much higher priority on differential diagnosis accuracy. This difference dictates varying training data requirements and acceptable error margins; a physician assistant tool needs precision in narrowing down possibilities for expert review, whereas a consumer tool must err on the side of caution regarding immediate danger.
