Ethical Challenges and Opportunities of AI in End-of-Life Palliative Care: Integrative Review.

Journal: Interactive journal of medical research
Published Date: May 14, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into palliative medicine, offering opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and patient-centeredness in end-of-life care. However, its use raises complex ethical issues, including privacy, equity, dehumanization, and decision-making dilemmas.

Authors

  • Abel García Abejas
    Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • David Geraldes Santos
    Department of Communication, Philosophy and Politics, University of Beira Interior, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Fabio Leite Costa
    Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Aida Cordero Botejara
    Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Helder Mota-Filipe
    Pharmacology and Health Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Àngels Salvador Vergés
    Board of Directors, Innohealth.Academy, Barcelona, Spain.

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