Artificial intelligence and urology: ethical considerations for urologists and patients.

Journal: Nature reviews. Urology
Published Date: Jul 31, 2023

Abstract

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and in urology specifically has increased over the past few years, during which time it has enabled optimization of patient workflow, increased diagnostic accuracy and enhanced computer analysis of radiological and pathological images. However, before further use of AI is undertaken, possible ethical issues need to be evaluated to improve understanding of this technology and to protect patients and providers. Possible ethical issues that require consideration when applying AI in clinical practice include patient safety, cybersecurity, transparency and interpretability of the data, inclusivity and equity, fostering responsibility and accountability, and the preservation of providers' decision-making and autonomy. Ethical principles for the application of AI to health care and in urology are proposed to guide urologists, patients and regulators to improve use of AI technologies and guide policy-making.

Authors

  • Giovanni E Cacciamani
    USC Institute of Urology, Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA - giovanni.cacciamani@med.usc.edu.
  • Andrew Chen
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Computer Science.
  • Inderbir S Gill
    Center for Robotic Simulation & Education, Catherine & Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, University of Southern California Institute of Urology, Los Angeles, California.
  • Andrew J Hung
    Center for Robotic Simulation & Education, Catherine & Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, University of Southern California Institute of Urology, Los Angeles, California. Electronic address: Andrew.Hung@med.usc.edu.

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