While artificial intelligence appears ready to transform multiple aspects healthcare, studies examining physician and patient opinions about digital-health tools have been limited. This presentation will explore physician and patient perspectives on the ethical issues raised by potential uses of AI in medicine, focusing on areas where doctor and patient perspectives may not be in alignment and could generate ethical tensions.

Dr. Richard Sharp has published widely on topics in biomedical ethics and has led several projects exploring patient and clinician perspectives on emerging healthcare technologies. His presentation will focus on stakeholder perspectives on several applications of AI in healthcare, including applications in psychiatry and medical documentation. He will also discuss what leaders of Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) might do to proactively cultivate a culture of AI safety and ethical accountability.