KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ITS ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS
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Artificial Intelligence, Medical Students, Medical educationAbstract
Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing healthcare practices at a rapid pace. As future medical professionals, medical students must comprehend its applications and ethical implications. The research is intended to evaluate the knowledge, familiarity, and attitudes of medical students towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine, with particular emphasis on its ethical aspects and possible influence on healthcare. Methods: This analytical research was carried out from 1 Jan to 30 Jun 2024, at Sialkot Medical College. Three hundred and sixty (360) medical students, from first to final year, were recruited using convenience sampling method. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire on Google Forms, addressing demographic information, knowledge about AI, ethical issues, and self-efficacy in AI applications. Chi-square test was applied to assess associations between categorical responses, and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Only 40% of students rated intermediate familiarity, indicating insufficient knowledge, even though 60% of students attended AI lectures. While strong worries about data privacy (85%) and accountability (80%) remained, no significant connections were detected on Chi-square analysis. The majority (85%) identified medical imaging as the primary application of AI, and 75% thought it improves patient outcomes. Conclusion: The results show increased mindfulness of AI in medical students and stresses the necessity of specific education on its ethical and clinical implications to ensure the responsible implementation of AI in medical practice.
Pak J Physiol 2025;21(4):53–6, DOI: https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v21i4.1875
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