<2> AI: Doctors Must Not Be Replaced by Algorithms, European Health Leaders Say
<3> The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been rapidly increasing in recent years, with many AI tools being developed to aid doctors and other healthcare professionals in their work. However, European health leaders are now warning that AI must be designed and implemented alongside doctors and other healthcare professionals, rather than being imposed on them or used to replace them.
<3> The Need for Regulation
In a panel discussion on the health workforce in the age of AI, held in the European Parliament on 25 February, doctors called for regulation to catch up to the reality that clinicians and patients are already using AI tools. Ricardo Baptista Leite, doctor and chief executive at Health AI, a non-profit organisation that champions responsible AI in health, said, “Health technology assessments provide a unique opportunity to separate the snake oil from what truly works.”
<3> The Importance of Separating Fact from Fiction
There is a lot of misinformation and hype surrounding AI in healthcare, with many manufacturers making exaggerated claims about the capabilities of their products. This can lead to confusion and mistrust among clinicians and patients, and can even put people’s