American Journal of Law & Medicine · 2023 · 23 citations · 0 references
LawComputer SciencePsychiatryArtificial IntelligenceMedical EthicsMental Health CareEthics Of Automated Decision-makingHospital ConfidentialityHospital PrivacyMental IllnessPatient PrivacyPsychiatric EthicsArtificial Intelligence PrivacyArtificial Intelligence RiskInformed ConsentInformed Consent In PsychiatryMental Health Information PrivacyPsychiatric Information PrivacySuicide Prediction ModelsSurveillance Systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being tested and deployed in major hospitals to monitor patients, leading to improved health outcomes, lower costs, and time savings. This uptake is in its infancy, with new applications being considered. In this Article, the challenges of deploying AI in mental health wards are examined by reference to AI surveillance systems, suicide prediction and hospital administration. The examination highlights risks surrounding patient privacy, informed consent, and data considerations. Overall, these risks indicate that AI should only be used in a psychiatric ward after careful deliberation, caution, and ongoing reappraisal.