Ethical Consideration in the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Healthcare

Year : 2025 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 01 | Page : 23 28
    By

    Saquib Ahmed,

  • Bhupinder Singh,

  1. Researchers, Department of Law, Sharda school of law, Sharda University, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Professor, Department of Law, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine and healthcare offers tremendous potential for improving patient care, increasing the precision of diagnoses, and increasing operational efficiency. To ensure responsible application, however, the swift uptake of AI technologies also brings up important ethical concerns that need to be addressed. This article explores various ethical challenges in healthcare AI, including concerns about algorithmic bias, data privacy, informed consent, and accountability. Patients must be aware of the implications of AI technologies on their care and how their data will be utilized by these systems, therefore informed permission is crucial. Concerns regarding privacy and security are brought up by the dependence on large volumes of sensitive data, which calls for strong security measures to guard patient data against intrusions. Another big problem is algorithmic bias, which can exacerbate health inequities by producing biased results if AI systems are trained on non-representative datasets in an unbalanced manner. Considering AI integration, the piece also looks at how healthcare workers’ roles and responsibilities are changing. New ethical conundrums must be handled by clinicians while maintaining patient-cantered treatment as the top goal. The current regulatory environment is also examined, emphasizing the necessity of revised regulations that consider the complexity brought about by AI technologies.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Diagnosis, Patients, Data Privacy

[This article belongs to International Journal of Biomedical Innovations and Engineering ]

How to cite this article:
Saquib Ahmed, Bhupinder Singh. Ethical Consideration in the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Healthcare. International Journal of Biomedical Innovations and Engineering. 2025; 03(01):23-28.
How to cite this URL:
Saquib Ahmed, Bhupinder Singh. Ethical Consideration in the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Healthcare. International Journal of Biomedical Innovations and Engineering. 2025; 03(01):23-28. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijbie/article=2025/view=201560


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Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 03
Issue 01
Received 18/01/2025
Accepted 28/01/2025
Published 21/02/2025
Publication Time 34 Days


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