The Medicine + AI Code of Conduct

As we have written about before medicine is changing because of AI:

1. Drug Discovery

2. Diagnostics

3. Healthcare Delivery

Are all rapidly evolving with new technology,

Like Deepmind releasing a model that is “fine-tuned…to predict which misspellings found in human DNA are safe to ignore and which are likely to cause disease.” - Per MIT

In light of this rapid change, the National Academy of Medicine has:

Released a Draft AI Code of Conduct:

• It identifies three main areas of concern: inclusive collaboration, ongoing safety assessment, and efficiency or environmental protection

• The framework outlines 10 code principles and six code commitments to guide behavior in complex systems and aid in decision-making, aiming to minimize risks such as misdiagnosis, privacy breaches, and workforce displacement.

  • The National Academy of Medicine encourages public input on the draft until May 1

• The final framework will include trials through case studies, input from various stakeholders, including patient advocates, health systems, and government agencies.