Ethical and Legal Aspects of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Systems: a Sustainable Development Perspective
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In the face of the dynamic development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in healthcare, this article analyzes the ethical and legal aspects of its use in an international context. The aim of the study was to identify key challenges related to the implementation of AI in medicine and to assess existing legal regulations and bioethical standards at the global level. The study employed a method of analyzing scientific literature, international legal acts, and reports from organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the European Union. An assessment of existing legal regulations and bioethical standards in force at the global level was also conducted. The results indicated significant problems related to the protection of patient data, lack of algorithm transparency, and potential inequalities in access to AI technologies. The legal analysis revealed fragmentation of international regulations and the need for harmonization of provisions to effectively protect patient rights and ensure clinical safety. The conclusions emphasize the necessity of international cooperation in creating uniform legal and ethical frameworks for AI applications in medicine. De legeferenda conclusions are shaped as follows: establishing global standards, promoting ethical programming, and educating medical personnel and patients in the field of AI technologies to maximize benefits and minimize risks associated with its use.
Author: Ewelina Mikulska
Institution: Jan Długosz University
Language: English
Subfield: Health Informatics
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411028219