Architecture-level dependability analysis of a medical decision support system

  • Authors:
  • Laura L. Pullum;Christopher T. Symons;Robert M. Patton;Barbara G. Beckerman

  • Affiliations:
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN;Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN;Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN;Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 2010 ICSE Workshop on Software Engineering in Health Care
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

Recent advances in techniques such as image analysis, text analysis and machine learning have shown great potential to assist physicians in detecting and diagnosing health issues in patients. In this paper, we describe the approach and findings of an architecture-level dependability analysis for a mammography decision support system that incorporates these techniques. The goal of the research described in this paper is to provide an initial understanding of the dependability issues, particularly the potential failure modes and severity, in order to identify areas of potential high risk. The results will guide design decisions and provide the basis of a dependability and performance evaluation program.