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‘Research and quality improvement projects are critical to refine AI in C-L Psychiatry and address its limitations’
Potentially dehumanizing aspects of AI-based care must be resisted, says the Academy’s journal editor in an editorial for its latest edition.
“Artificial intelligence should complement, not replace, the human elements of C-L Psychiatry, ensuring that compassion, clinical judgment, and ethical considerations remain central to our practice,” says Hochang Lee, MD, FACLP.
“Despite its vast potential, integrating AI into C-L Psychiatry presents several challenges,” he says. “AI systems often require access to sensitive patient data, raising significant privacy and security concerns. Additionally, algorithmic bias poses a risk, as AI models may perpetuate or even magnify existing disparities in mental health care. Furthermore, the potentially dehumanizing aspects of AI-based care must be resisted.”
To achieve this, C-L psychiatrists must take an active role in validating and monitoring AI systems used in health care settings. “Research and quality improvement projects on AI are critical to refine AI applications in C-L Psychiatry and address their limitations. By investing in rigorous studies and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, the field of C-L Psychiatry can harness AI’s full potential to enhance patient outcomes while maintaining ethical integrity.
“AI will undoubtedly shape the future of C-L Psychiatry, but it is our responsibility to ensure that its integration aligns with the ACLP vision of achieving optimal health through integrated medical and psychiatric care.”
The full editorial in the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (JACLP) is here.
Key C-L Psychiatry Areas Where AI is Currently being Developed and Implemented |
JACLP highlights that more than 5,000 mental health mobile apps are available; the Food and Drug Administration has approved seven digital therapeutics for psychiatric disorders, and dozens more are in the pipeline.
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This year’s ACLP Annual Meeting in San Antonio, November 19-22, Innovation in C-L Psychiatry: Exploring the Promise and Pitfalls of New Approaches, will include plenary presentations on the potential clinical applications of AI and large language models.