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AI autonomously dismisses patients in UK hospitals, missing skin cancer cases

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An artificial intelligence system used in two British hospitals is autonomously deciding which patients should be sent home without a doctor's review. While this approach frees up capacity, it has led to six cases of skin cancer being overlooked. The AI's decision-making process in dermatology is raising concerns about patient care and oversight. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the safety and oversight of AI in clinical decision-making, potentially impacting patient care standards.

RANK_REASON AI system used in a healthcare setting for patient triage.

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AI autonomously dismisses patients in UK hospitals, missing skin cancer cases

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AI system used in a healthcare setting for patient triage.
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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    When AI decides who gets to see a dermatologist - medinside Pro At two British hospitals, an AI autonomously sends some patients home - without...

    Wenn die KI entscheidet, wer zum Hautarzt darf - medinside Pro An zwei britischen Spitälern schickt eine KI einen Teil der Patienten autonom nach Hause – ohne ärztliche Kontrolle. Das schafft zwar Kapazitäten, doch sechs Hautkrebsfälle werden dabei übersehen. pro.medinside.ch/wen…

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