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Artificial Intelligence and Social Accountability: A Pathway to Equitable Health Care

Artificial Intelligence and Social Accountability: A Pathway to Equitable Health Care

Introduction

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the health care landscape, offering promising advancements in precision medicine, workflow optimization, and diagnostic skills. However, the rapid integration of AI into health care systems raises concerns about exacerbating existing health inequities, particularly in marginalized regions. A recent study titled Artificial intelligence and social accountability in the Canadian health care landscape: A rapid literature review explores how social accountability can guide AI to promote equity in health care.

Key Findings

The study identifies three major themes that are crucial for practitioners aiming to leverage AI responsibly:

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners, particularly those involved in speech-language pathology and online therapy services like TinyEYE, these findings offer a pathway to enhance service delivery:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides valuable insights, there is a need for further research to explore the impact of AI on other marginalized populations and to develop alternative equity frameworks for AI. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing body of knowledge by conducting research and sharing findings with the broader health care community.

Conclusion

The integration of AI in health care presents both opportunities and challenges. By prioritizing social accountability and equity, practitioners can harness the potential of AI to improve health outcomes for all, particularly for children and marginalized populations. To explore the original research paper, please follow this link: Artificial intelligence and social accountability in the Canadian health care landscape: A rapid literature review.


Citation: Anawati, A., Fleming, H., Mertz, M., Bertrand, J., Dumond, J., Myles, S., Leblanc, J., Ross, B., Lamoureux, D., Patel, D., Carrier, R., Cameron, E. (2024). Artificial intelligence and social accountability in the Canadian health care landscape: A rapid literature review. PLOS Digit Health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11392241/?report=classic
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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