Ethical and Policy Challenges in Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Health Care System

Authors

  • Sara Ramezani Medical Genomic Research Center, TeMS.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  • Shabnam Salehizadeh Medical Genomic Research Center, TeMS.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  • Negar Sarhangi Personalized Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Shekoufeh Nikfar Personalized Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Hamid Reza Namazi Medical Ethics and History of Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Mandana Hasanzad Medical Genomic Research Center, TeMS.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  • Bagher Larijani Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/ijdl.v26i4.23121

Keywords:

Artificial intelligence, Healthcare system, Personalized treatment, Privacy protection, Ethical challenges

Abstract

Artificial intelligence, as an advanced and emerging technology, has brought about significant transformations in healthcare in recent years. By leveraging complex algorithms and big data analytics, this technology facilitates improved diagnostic accuracy, predictive disease modeling, and personalized treatment approaches. This paper explores various applications of artificial intelligence within healthcare systems, including disease diagnosis and treatment, resource management, and enhancement of patient care. Additionally, the study analyzes challenges related to the adoption of AI technologies such as ethical concerns, patient privacy protection, and technical and infrastructural limitations. The importance of developing effective policies and standards, training specialized human resources, and increasing the acceptance of novel technologies within the healthcare community are also highlighted as essential prerequisites for successful implementation. The findings demonstrate that with proper management of associated challenges and optimal utilization, artificial intelligence can serve as a transformative force, fostering new prospects for improving healthcare quality and community health outcomes.

Published

2026-11-01

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Articles