In this paper we argue that access to rich semantic structures derived from questions and answers will enable both the retrieval of more accurate answers to simple questions and enable inference processes that explain the validity and contextual coverage of answers to complex questions. Processing complex questions involves the identifications of several forms of complex semantic structures. An...

cultural requirements. It is set out in the unusual form of questions and answers, between an engaged couple and a doctor; all of which, we are told, are based on factual conversations; though it would be unusual to find such a series of logically consecutive questions (or perhaps answers) as are provided in these chapters! It is easy to refer to, and though technical, anatomical and physiologi...

Background & Aims: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common types of chronic disease leading to serious complications such as blindness, end stage renal disease (ESRD), neuropathy and cardiac disorders. Skin tag is a common benign skin tumor that its association with impaired carbohydrate metabolism has been reported in some studies. The aim of this study was to compare the frequency of diab...

BACKGROUND The mental health assessment is a fundamental aspect of clinical practice and central to this is the use of questions. AIMS To investigate the frequency and type of questions utilised within a child mental health assessment. METHOD The data consisted of 28 naturally occurring assessments from a UK child and adolescent mental health service. Data were analysed using quantitative a...