In a new position paper, ACP detailed key principles for ethical, responsible AI use in healthcare.
AI — when implemented thoughtfully — has the potential to strengthen clinical decision-making, advance patient care “and preserve the central role of the patient-physician relationship,” according to an ACP press release. However, the technology is being adopted rapidly and “there has not been consensus on guidance around issues” like disclosure, fairness and privacy, and both “physicians and patients need practical ethical guidance to help ensure these technologies are used responsibly,