The Ethical Landscape of AI in Healthcare: Examining Challenges and Exploring Opportunities for Responsible Innovation

Authors: Ashwini M.S, Umadevi Y., Vidyashree G.L.

Country: India

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Abstract: This paper delves into the ethical landscape of AI in healthcare, providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities associated with its responsible development and implementation. Drawing upon established ethical frameworks, including principlism, deontology, consequentialism, and virtue ethics, we examine critical issues such as data bias, algorithmic fairness, transparency, accountability, privacy, and the impact on the doctor-patient relationship. We further explore how these challenges can exacerbate existing health disparities and raise concerns regarding access, affordability, and workforce displacement. Despite these challenges, we argue that responsible innovation in AI can unlock significant benefits for healthcare. We analyze potential solutions, including the development of robust ethical guidelines, techniques for mitigating bias, methods for enhancing algorithmic transparency, and frameworks for establishing accountability. The paper highlights the importance of stakeholder collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and ongoing education to navigate the ethical complexities of AI in healthcare effectively. Through selected case studies, we illustrate the practical implications of these challenges and opportunities, offering insights into the real-world application of ethical principles. Finally, we propose a framework for ethical AI in healthcare and outline a future research agenda to guide the development of responsible, equitable, and ultimately beneficial AI systems that can advance the goals of healthcare while upholding fundamental ethical values

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, AI in Healthcare, Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Algorithmic Bias, Data Privacy, Transparency, Responsible Innovation, Ethical Frameworks, Healthcare Disparities

Paper Id: 231944

Published On: 2024-12-27

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 6, November-December 2024

Cite This: The Ethical Landscape of AI in Healthcare: Examining Challenges and Exploring Opportunities for Responsible Innovation - Ashwini M.S, Umadevi Y., Vidyashree G.L. - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 6, November-December 2024.

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