Position Statements of the Emerging Trends Committee of the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology on the Adoption and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence for Radiology.

Journal: Korean journal of radiology
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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly gaining recognition in the radiology domain as a greater number of radiologists are becoming AI-literate. However, the adoption and implementation of AI solutions in clinical settings have been slow, with points of contention. A group of AI users comprising mainly clinical radiologists across various Asian countries, including India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Uzbekistan, formed the working group. This study aimed to draft position statements regarding the application and clinical deployment of AI in radiology. The primary aim is to raise awareness among the general public, promote professional interest and discussion, clarify ethical considerations when implementing AI technology, and engage the radiology profession in the ever-changing clinical practice. These position statements highlight pertinent issues that need to be addressed between care providers and care recipients. More importantly, this will help legalize the use of non-human instruments in clinical deployment without compromising ethical considerations, decision-making precision, and clinical professional standards. We base our study on four main principles of medical care-respect for patient autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.

Authors

  • Nicole Kessa Wee
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.
  • Kim-Ann Git
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Pantai Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Wen-Jeng Lee
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Gaurang Raval
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Workhardt Hospitals Limited, Mumbai, India.
  • Aziz Pattokhov
    Faculty of Medicine, Tashkent State Dental Institute, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
  • Evelyn Lai Ming Ho
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, ParkCity Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Chamaree Chuapetcharasopon
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, MedPark Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Noriyuki Tomiyama
    Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
  • Kwan Hoong Ng
    Department of Biomedical Imaging, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Cher Heng Tan
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.