This session reflected on the practical benefits of Artificial Intelligence in medical practice and acknowledged the influential and paradigm-shifting role it represents for the doctor-patient relationship.
On February 15th, 2024, Dr. David Cerdio-Domínguez, coordinator of the Centro Anáhuac de Desarrollo Estratégico en Bioética (CADEBI), participated as a discussant in the monthly session of the Ecuadorian Society of Bioethics, which served as an induction session for Dr. Sunny Sánchez Giler, who presented the topic "Ethical dilemmas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical care".
Throughout this session, reflections were made on the practical benefits of AI in medical practice and the influence, as well as the paradigmatic shift it represents for the doctor-patient relationship, highlighting the importance of understanding that artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical idea, but something we actually encounter daily in our lives. Therefore, this coexistence can sometimes occur, even without us being able to recognize it, posing a risk to the values that Bioethics seeks to defend.
Additionally, Dr. Fernando Arroyo, president of the society, mentioned: "Ethical and moral dilemmas will continue to arise as humans develop, which is why the role of the bioethicist is fundamental today", ensuring that comprehensive solutions can only be achieved through dialogue and collaboration.
He also emphasized the dilemma posed by the emergence of this technology: "Artificial intelligence is neither completely good nor bad. It all depends on the context in which it is employed, which is why it becomes a priority to open a channel of dialogue with those responsible for normative legislation to approach it from a bioethical perspective".
Certainly, this monthly session of the Ecuadorian Society of Bioethics opened a channel of communication and international cooperation for the search and promotion of a bioethical culture in the region.
More information:
Anahuac Center for Strategic Development in Bioethics (CADEBI)
Dr. David Cerdio Domínguez
david.cerdio@anahuac.mx
