Source: Medical Economics

Medical Economics discusses the growing concern in the medical profession regarding liability for mistakes made by AI systems in clinical settings. Despite increased reliance on decision-support algorithms, physicians remain legally responsible for diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

Legal scholars interviewed argue that current malpractice laws still assign liability to the human actor, even when errors are generated by AI tools. The article examines real cases and warns that overreliance on AI without verification may be considered negligence. Physicians are encouraged to document decisions, verify AI suggestions, and treat such tools as advisory—not authoritative—resources.