[Automatic keyword retrieval from clinical texts: an application of natural language processing to massive data of Chilean suspected diagnosis].

Journal: Revista medica de Chile
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Free-text imposes a challenge in health data analysis since the lack of structure makes the extraction and integration of information difficult, particularly in the case of massive data. An appropriate machine-interpretation of electronic health records in Chile can unleash knowledge contained in large volumes of clinical texts, expanding clinical management and national research capabilities.

Authors

  • Fabián Villena
    Centro de Informática Médica y Telemedicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
  • Jocelyn Dunstan
    Johns Hopkins University, USA; University of Chile, Chile.