MOPH discusses ethics of use of Artificial Intelligence in health research
The Peninsula
Doha:The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) recently organised the National Health Research Ethics Workshop 2024 on the use of artificial intelligence i...
Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) recently organised the National Health Research Ethics Workshop 2024 on the use of artificial intelligence in health research in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), Qatar University (QU), and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). The workshop explored the latest global developments in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health research, data management, and national policies.
It featured a range of sessions delivered by local and international experts in biomedical and health research, with representatives from 20 relevant institutions in Qatar participating.
This collective effort underscores a shared commitment to advancing health research standards.
The workshop also addressed emerging trends in the governance of medical AI, balancing innovation with privacy in AI healthcare applications in Qatar, AI in medical devices, ethical collaboration in health research, ethical and religious perspectives on AI use in medicine, and the integration of AI into clinical practice.
The main objective of the workshop was to emphasise the ethical considerations involved in using AI in health research, data management, and national policies.