About this Activity
This article is the third instalment in our thought-provoking series, where we dive deep into the opportunities, challenges, and legal and ethical implications of integrating AI into medical practice.
So far, we’ve unpacked the practical, clinical, and legal considerations of AI’s integration into clinical settings, shedding light on both its transformative potential and the hurdles we must overcome.
In our first article, we explored WhatsApp’s growing role in clinical practice, while our second piece focused on the revolutionary implementation of ChatGPT in healthcare.
Now, in this article, we shift our focus to the ethical foundation of AI in medicine. We delve into how core medical ethics—particularly transparency and accountability—shape AI’s role in healthcare while critically assessing the risks of bias in AI-driven decision-making and its potential impact on patient care.
What You Will Learn
This module is designed to provide you with insights into the role of medical ethics in the implementation of AI in healthcare settings. We will explore:
- How AI impacts patient autonomy and the challenges of unclear decision-making
- Why AI can reinforce biases and how this affects healthcare equity.
- How clinicians can critically evaluate AI recommendations to ensure safe patient care.
- What ethical principles should guide AI in healthcare to promote fairness and accountability?
CPD Accreditation Information
This activity is Accredited for 2 Level 1 Ethics points. To receive your accreditation points, you must complete both the article and the associated questionnaire.
HPCSA-registered healthcare professionals
On completion of both activities, HPCSA registered healthcare professionals will receive 2 Level 1 CPD points.
The Medical Education Network will submit a record of your completed activities to the HPCSA at the end of each month.
Non-HPCSA-registered healthcare professionals.
If you are a non-HPCSA registered healthcare professional, this activity may contribute to your accreditation requirements. Please keep a record of your certificate obtained on passing this questionnaire for submission to your respective Registration Council. For more details regarding how many points you will be awarded, kindly contact your Council directly.
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