In this paper a computational decision making model is presented based on the Somatic Marker Hypothesis. The use of the model is illustrated for the domain of fighter pilot decision making. Hereby, simulation runs have been performed upon this scenario, and the results thereof have been formally verified based upon properties inspired on Damasio’s Hypothesis.

A pilot study examining nutrition and cancer patients: factors influencing oncology patients receiving nutrition in an acute cancer unit. one copy of any article(s) in SHURA to facilitate their private study or for non-commercial research. You may not engage in further distribution of the material or use it for any profit-making activities or any commercial gain. A pilot study examining nutriti...

This paper desribes a study that assessed the feasibility of developing an adaptive pilot/vehicle interface (PVI) prototype that uses measures of pilot workload and computational situation assessment models to drive the content, format, and modality of military cockpit displays. The system architecture consists of three distinct modules: 1) an on-line situation assessor that generates a “pictur...

OBJECTIVE Establishing a better understanding of the relationship between evidence evaluation and formulary decision-making has important implications for patients, payers, and providers. The goal of our study was to develop and test a structured approach to evidence evaluation to increase clarity, consistency, and transparency in formulary decision-making. STUDY DESIGN The study comprised th...

This paper reviews the key lessons emerging from the process of implementing 14 pilot home zone schemes in the UK. It discusses the origin of the concept and reviews the recent interest in home zones in the UK. It briefly reviews the Government’s commitment to providing an appropriate legislative and policy context and also funding for the implementation of the concept. It then introduces the p...

The challenge of recognising the ward-based patient at risk of rapid deterioration is discussed frequently within the literature. As their role enables them to be in constant contact with patients, nurses are in a prime position to identify problems at an early stage with the use of systematic patient assessment. This means appropriate treatment can be initiated quickly, potentially saving the ...