Science Without Conscience Is but the Ruin of the Soul: The Ethics of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Perioperative Medicine.

Journal: Anesthesia and analgesia
PMID: 32287130

Abstract

Artificial intelligence-driven anesthesiology and perioperative care may just be around the corner. However, its promises of improved safety and patient outcomes can only become a reality if we take the time to examine its technical, ethical, and moral implications. The aim of perioperative medicine is to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. As we introduce new interventions or devices, we must take care to do so with a conscience, keeping patient care as the main objective, and understanding that humanism is a core component of our practice. In our article, we outline key principles of artificial intelligence for the perioperative physician and explore limitations and ethical challenges in the field.

Authors

  • Cecilia Canales
    From the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California.
  • Christine Lee
    Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, USA.
  • Maxime Cannesson
    Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.

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