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This book is a collection of invited contributions, each reflec
ting an area of medicine in which computing techniques have been
successfully applied; but why the title? From a control system
point of view the aim of clinical medicine is to recognise the
deviation of a patient from the space of normality, and to propel
and steer the patient along a trajectory back to that space.
Acquiring and main taining the knowledge and skills of this process
is the function of medicine. The first chapter expands on this
view. Subsequent chapters written by experts in their respective
areas cover a fair range of application. All give considerable
insight as to the ways in which the control system approach,
facilitated by computational tools, can be of value when applied to
clinical problems. The idea for this book arose naturally out of a
symposium held at the University of Sussex, Brighton, England, on
"Control System Concepts and Approaches in Clinical Medicine" in
April, 1982, spon sored by the Institute of Measurement and Control
and co-sponsored by the Institution of Electrical Engineers and the
Royal Society of Medicine. It is not, however, a "proceedings" of
this meeting but rather a collection of essays that reflect
developing areas in which many have particular interest. We think
the volume is timely and hope that the work described will be an
encouragement for others."
Contents 11. 2. 2. Four Main Areas of Dispute 247 11. 2. 3. Summary
. . . 248 11. 3. Making Sense of the Issues . . 248 11. 3. 1.
Introduction . . . . 248 11. 3. 2. The Scientific Approach 248 11.
3. 3. Science and Matters of Society . 249 11. 3. 4. Summary . 251
11. 4. Tying It All Together . . . . 251 11. 4. 1. Introduction . .
. . 251 11. 4. 2. A Unifying Framework 251 11. 4. 3. Critical
Systems Thinking 253 11. 4. 4. Summary 254 11. 5. Conclusion 254
Questions . . . 255 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 257 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Chapter
One SYSTEMS Origin and Evolution, Terms and Concepts 1. 1.
INTRODUCTION We start this book with Theme A (see Figure P. I in
the Preface), which aims to develop an essential and fundamental
understanding of systems science. So, what is systems science? When
asked to explain what systems science is all about, many systems
scientists are confronted with a rather daunting task. The
discipline tends to be presented and understood in a fragmented way
and very few people hold an overview understanding of the subject
matter, while also having sufficient in-depth competence in many
and broad-ranging subject areas where the ideas are used. Indeed,
it was precisely this difficulty that identified the need for a
comprehensive well-documented account such as is presented here in
Dealing with Complexity.
Contents 11. 2. 2. Four Main Areas of Dispute 247 11. 2. 3. Summary
. . . 248 11. 3. Making Sense of the Issues . . 248 11. 3. 1.
Introduction . . . . 248 11. 3. 2. The Scientific Approach 248 11.
3. 3. Science and Matters of Society . 249 11. 3. 4. Summary . 251
11. 4. Tying It All Together . . . . 251 11. 4. 1. Introduction . .
. . 251 11. 4. 2. A Unifying Framework 251 11. 4. 3. Critical
Systems Thinking 253 11. 4. 4. Summary 254 11. 5. Conclusion 254
Questions . . . 255 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 257 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Chapter
One SYSTEMS Origin and Evolution, Terms and Concepts 1. 1.
INTRODUCTION We start this book with Theme A (see Figure P. I in
the Preface), which aims to develop an essential and fundamental
understanding of systems science. So, what is systems science? When
asked to explain what systems science is all about, many systems
scientists are confronted with a rather daunting task. The
discipline tends to be presented and understood in a fragmented way
and very few people hold an overview understanding of the subject
matter, while also having sufficient in-depth competence in many
and broad-ranging subject areas where the ideas are used. Indeed,
it was precisely this difficulty that identified the need for a
comprehensive well-documented account such as is presented here in
Dealing with Complexity.
Introduction to Modeling in Physiology and Medicine, Second
Edition, develops a clear understanding of the fundamental
principles of good modeling methodology. Sections show how to
create valid mathematical models that are fit for a range of
purposes. These models are supported by detailed explanation,
extensive case studies, examples and applications. This updated
edition includes clearer guidance on the mathematical prerequisites
needed to achieve the maximum benefit from the material, a greater
detail regarding basic approaches to modeling, and discussions on
non-linear and stochastic modeling. The range of case study
material has been substantially extended, with examples drawn from
recent research experience. Key examples include a cellular model
of insulin secretion and its extension to the whole-body level, a
model of insulin action during a meal/oral glucose tolerance test,
a large-scale simulation model of type 1 diabetes and its use in in
silico clinical trials and drug trials.
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