RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Responsible integration has become imperative as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to reshape the medical landscape. King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) emphasizes patient safety, transparency, and accountability by integrating critical medical advancements within a framework of ethical responsibility.
Since its launch in 2019, KFSHRC’s Center for Healthcare Intelligence (CHI) has developed over 20 locally powered AI applications that enhance treatment outcomes, improve patient experience, and boost operational efficiency. At the Global Health Exhibition 2024, which concluded last week in Riyadh, KFSHRC signed an MoU with the Saudi Patient Safety Center (SPSC) to advance patient safety through AI, focusing on patient empowerment, drug safety, and scientific expertise exchange. This reflects KFSHRC’s dedication to ensuring patient safety while responsibly leveraging innovative technologies.
Beyond AI, KFSHRC is pioneering CRISPR technology for therapeutic applications, focusing on these transformative gene-editing treatments while maintaining rigorous ethical oversight. KFSHRC’s Research Ethics Committee oversees AI and CRISPR technologies to prevent bias, safeguard patient rights, and ensure that innovations align with global standards. Ongoing audits and clinician involvement bolster this commitment to transparency, ensuring that AI tools complement human expertise and deliver the best o.