Artificial intelligence in colorectal multidisciplinary team meetings. What are the medicolegal implications?

Abstract

To give an insight into areas for future development and suggestions in the complexities of incorporation of AI into human colorectal cancer (CRC) care while bringing into focus the importance of clinicians' roles in patient care. Existing literature around AI use in CRC care is reviewed and potential regulatory issues and medicolegal implications around its implementation in CRC multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) are identified. Challenges with patient privacy and confidentiality, patient consent, inequity and bias, patient autonomy, as well as AI system transparency and the liability and accountability issues arising from complications that arise from AI-aided clinical decisions are important focusses associated with the use of AI in CRC MDTs. Consideration of various medicolegal aspects of the use of AI in CRC MDTs is warranted to ensure its safe and smooth incorporation into CRC MDTs. AI function as a clinical decision support system and does not replace professional expertise.