Social responsibility and commitment in the context of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Journal:
Medicina clinica
Published Date:
May 19, 2026
Abstract
Artificial intelligence in healthcare represents a conceptual and cultural revolution. AI is transforming evidence-based medicine into data-driven medicine, enabling personalized and real-time clinical decisions. However, this progress requires prudence and ethical commitment, since healthcare is a complex domain due to the sensitivity of data and the need to safeguard patients' privacy, autonomy, and dignity. In addition, technical, ethical, and organizational challenges arise when implementing AI in healthcare systems. Robust infrastructures, professional training, and collaborative governance are needed to ensure equity and sustainability. Responsibility in the use of AI in healthcare must be shared among professionals, academic institutions, industry, public administration and obviously, the patients. Medical leadership is essential to guide technological development, and ensure that innovation benefits patients and society. The future of AI in healthcare depends on the ethical and social commitment, turning technology into an opportunity to strengthen healthcare system.
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