All articles tagged with #patient consent
AI is increasingly used in medicine, but patient trust remains mixed; experts say AI should aid rather than replace clinicians - human in the loop - and patients should ask four questions (will AI be used, how is data protected, can I opt out, how is AI being tested) and disclose any AI tools used to keep decision-making open and transparent.
A woman named Bella underwent surgery for endometriosis and unexpectedly had her appendix removed without prior consent. Although doctors claimed it was a precautionary measure to prevent future appendicitis, Bella was shocked as her appendix was healthy. This incident highlights issues of patient consent and medical malpractice, as similar cases have occurred where patients had unintended organs removed during surgery. Bella's story, shared on TikTok, has sparked discussions about the importance of informed consent in medical procedures.