Humanity Is Overrated. or Not. Automatic Diagnostic Suggestions by Greg, ML (Extended Abstract)

Paola Lapadula, Giansalvatore Mecca, Donatello Santoro, Luisa Solimando, Enzo Veltri

Abstract: This paper introduces Greg, ML, a machine-learning tool for generating automatic diagnostic suggestions based on patient profiles. We discuss the architecture that stands at the core of Greg, and some experimental results based on the working prototype we have developed. Finally, we discuss challenges and opportunities related to the use of this kind of tools in medicine, and some important lessons learned developing the tool. In this respect, despite the ironic title of this paper, we underline that Greg should be conceived primarily as a support for expert doctors in their diagnostic decisions, and can hardly replace humans in their judgment.