DiagLink: A Dual-User Diagnostic Assistance System by Synergizing Experts with LLMs and Knowledge Graphs

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2601.20311v1
• Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:02:56 GMT
• Title: DiagLink: A Dual-User Diagnostic Assistance System by Synergizing Experts with LLMs and Knowledge Graphs
• Authors: Zihan Zhou, Yinan Liu, Yuyang Xie, Bin Wang, Xiaochun Yang, Zezheng Feng,
• Abstract summary: DiagLink is a dual-user diagnostic assistance system that synergizes large language models (LLMs), knowledge graphs (KGs) and medical experts to support both patients and physicians.<n>The system provides a role-adaptive interface, dynamically visualized history, and unified multi-source evidence to improve both trust and usability.
• Score: 11.1777167450406
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: The global shortage and uneven distribution of medical expertise continue to hinder equitable access to accurate diagnostic care. While existing intelligent diagnostic system have shown promise, most struggle with dual-user interaction, and dynamic knowledge integration -- limiting their real-world applicability. In this study, we present DiagLink, a dual-user diagnostic assistance system that synergizes large language models (LLMs), knowledge graphs (KGs), and medical experts to support both patients and physicians. DiagLink uses guided dialogues to elicit patient histories, leverages LLMs and KGs for collaborative reasoning, and incorporates physician oversight for continuous knowledge validation and evolution. The system provides a role-adaptive interface, dynamically visualized history, and unified multi-source evidence to improve both trust and usability. We evaluate DiagLink through user study, use cases and expert interviews, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving user satisfaction and diagnostic efficiency, while offering insights for the design of future AI-assisted diagnostic systems.

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