Artificial intelligence in medicine

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence is progressively transforming medical practice, in many cases serving as an
important tool for screening, diagnosis, treatment, and patient follow-up. If used appropriately,
and with the participation of physicians in its design and development (physician in the loop),
it can even improve physicians. This article addresses the interface between artificial intelligence,
in its many variants, and medicine. The issue of the inevitable impact of artificial intelligence on
the physician-patient relationship is examined, particularly considernig the evolution of medical
interview transcription systems. Ethical, regulatory, and good governance considerations concluded
to be essential in the design and implementation of artificial intelligence, and recommends a cautious
approach to artificial intelligence in medicine, in accordance with the precautionary principle.

Keywords:

Bioética, Inteligência Artificial, Medicina, Relação Médico-Paciente, robos

Author Biographies

Sofia B. Nunes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.

Sofia B. Nunes – Doutora – asnunes@med.up.pt
0000-0002-7182-9890

Rui Nunes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.

Rui Nunes – Doutor – ruinunes@med.up.pt
0000-0002-1377-9899

Vol. 34 (2026): Continuous publication

Published:

2026-03-09

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-803420263982PT

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B. Nunes S, Nunes R. Artificial intelligence in medicine. Rev. Bioét. [Internet]. 2026 Mar. 9 [cited 2026 May 3];34. Available from: https://www.revistabioetica.cfm.org.br/revista_bioetica/article/view/3982

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