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Thought Experiment : AI in Healthcare Decisions

Scenario: An AI healthcare system is developed to allocate limited medical resources, for example ICU beds or organ transplants. It analyzes patient data to prioritize treatment based on survival chances and other factors.

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Questions to consider:

- What ethical concerns are involved in letting AI make such critical healthcare decisions?

- What role should human oversight play in this process?

Perspectives to consider:

- Consider the implications of AI decisions on patient trust and the doctor-patient relationship.

- Reflect on the fairness of AI algorithms in assessing the value of one life over another.

Share your thoughts on the use of AI in critical healthcare decisions. How can we ensure that such systems are fair and ethical?

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Further Reading Links:​

- Article on how AI can support clinical decision-making

- Paper on AI for clinical decision-making

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