# Time-Critical Reasoning: Representations and Application

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1302.1548 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1302.1548/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 6 Feb 2013.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Sequential Diagnosis with Language Models](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2506.22405/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

We review the problem of time-critical action and discuss a reformulation that shifts knowledge acquisition from the assessment of complex temporal probabilistic dependencies to the direct assessment of time-dependent utilities over key outcomes of interest. We dwell on a class of decision problems characterized by the centrality of diagnosing and reacting in a timely manner to pathological processes. We motivate key ideas in the context of trauma-care triage and transportation decisions.