Ethical Implications of AI in Healthcare

Course overview

Artificial Intelligence and its technologies are deeply embedded in the healthcare landscape. The benefits of its use are evident in its ability to provide robust patient monitoring, state-of-the-art research, and global access to practice care standards. Yet AI technology also poses a real threat of harm to both healthcare providers and consumers. From data breaches and biased data collection to cybersecurity attacks and the loss of healthcare providers' critical thinking and clinical skills, the judicious use of AI in healthcare cannot be downplayed. The goal of this learning program is to address the ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in healthcare. From concerns over data selling by third-party vendors to the legality of informed consent and full transparency involving the use of AI programs, the risks and rewards of such programs should be fully understood and appreciated by members of healthcare.