When to err is inhuman: an examination of the influence of artificial intelligence-driven nursing care on patient safety.

Elizabeth A Johnson; Katherine M Dudding; Jane M Carrington

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When to err is inhuman: an examination of the influence of artificial intelligence-driven nursing care on patient safety.

August 2, 2023

Johnson EA, Dudding KM, Carrington JM. Nurs Inq. 2024;31(1):e12583.

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Research on artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is rapidly increasing including AI in nursing care. In this commentary, the authors describe the challenges of using AI in healthcare and the unique implications for nursing practice and policy. In particular, nurses should be involved in the development and testing of any AI used in the nursing process.

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