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Presentation of the use of fuzzy sets theory in the model for decision making based on the expected utility theory, when utilities and probabilities are fuzzy numbers. Its application to the optimal decision concerning renal transplantations.
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Smets, P. (1983). Fuzzy Sets Theory for Medical Decision Making. In: Beneken, J.E.W., Lavelle, S.M. (eds) Objective Medical Decision-making; Systems Approach in Acute Disease. Lecture Notes in Medical Informatics, vol 22. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-48334-9_2
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