This possibility does raise various legal questions, though, such as who might be liable in the event an AI makes a medical error.
Heitzinger also pointed out how the converse problem could occur, too, in which the AI could make the correct decision, yet, a human could choose a different treatment option which results in the patient suffering harm.
“The research project shows that artificial intelligence can already be used successfully in clinical practice with today’s technology. But, a discussion about the social framework and clear legal rules are still urgently needed,” Heitzinger concluded.
To read the study’s complete findings, which have since been published in MDPI, visit the link here.
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