
Legal and Ethical Aspects
Responsible Automation in Healthcare
Liability Issues
Challenge: For automated decisions in a medical context, responsibilities must be clearly defined.
Solutions:
- Human-in-the-loop principle for critical decisions
- Clear labeling of automated processes
- Transparent documentation of the decision-making path
- Clarification of liability with legal support
- Safeguarding through quality assurance processes
Transparency Towards Patients
Challenge: Patients must be informed about the automated processing of their data.
Solutions:
- Adaptation of data privacy notices with specific information
- Understandable explanations of automated processes
- Consent management for specific processing purposes
- Implement information and objection options
- Regular data privacy audits of automation processes
"Automation in healthcare must always serve patient well-being and uphold ethical principles."