Ethical evaluation of artificial intelligence applications in radiotherapy using the Four Topics Approach

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Highlights:

• Artificial Intelligence algorithms can improve radiotherapy workflow.

• There are several ethical concerns in the use of Artificial Intelligence algorithms in radiotherapy workflow.

• Implementation of moral values to Artificial Intelligence algorithms can tackle ethical concerns.

• Awareness for ethical concerns can prioritize care, preserve safety and help avoid harm.

摘要

•Artificial Intelligence algorithms can improve radiotherapy workflow.•There are several ethical concerns in the use of Artificial Intelligence algorithms in radiotherapy workflow.•Implementation of moral values to Artificial Intelligence algorithms can tackle ethical concerns.•Awareness for ethical concerns can prioritize care, preserve safety and help avoid harm.

论文关键词:Radiation oncology,Artificial intelligence,Clinical medical ethics

论文评审过程:Received 4 June 2020, Revised 1 March 2021, Accepted 22 March 2021, Available online 24 March 2021, Version of Record 31 March 2021.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artmed.2021.102055