The document discusses the development of an online diagnostic tool called PathConsult to help pathologists with diagnosis. It describes conducting user research including field studies and prototypes to understand pathologists' needs. The tool aims to provide concise diagnostic information through images and differentials to help pathologists efficiently compare possible diagnoses. An iterative development process kept the focus on the user through customer demos and feedback.

1. PathConsult: a case study Presented By: Jonathan Clark Date: May 15 th 2006

3. Development starts & ends with the user Understand the user, their tasks and their goals Evaluate the UI, not the user Design for the user, make sure they can efficiently and easily complete their tasks user-centred design

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14. Differential Diagnosis: low-fi prototype Amyloidosis Clear cell tumors Hürthle cell (oncocytic) tumors Hyalinizing trabecular adenoma and related lesions LYMPHOID TUMORS AND TUMORLIKE CONDITIONS Malakoplakia Medullary carcinoma MESENCHYMAL TUMORS METASTATIC TUMORS Other neuroendocrine tumors Parathyroid tumors Poorly differentiated carcinoma Home > Differential Diagnoses Then, select up to 5 diagnoses to compare Add   Remove Follicular carcinoma Follicular adenoma Papillary carcinoma First, select a body system Thyroid Select a different body system View Differential

16. As a Persona C I want to be able to view diagnostic information on a group of conditions so that I can decide between possible diagnoses. Story 7

17. Differential Diagnosis: as deployed

18. Differential Diagnosis: as deployed

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