Artificial intelligence and its ethical and legal implications: an integrative review

Abstract

Artificial intelligence has recently been incorporated into medicine to improve patient care, speeding up
processes and allowing for greater precision. However, there is a global concern regarding the ethical
and legal consequences and commitments involved in using this tool. In this context, this integrative
review aimed to map evidence about the ethical and legal implications of using artificial intelligence
in medicine based on studies on the subject. The use of this technology in the health area resulted in
a disruptive scenario, and, therefore, it urgently needs to be regulated in all subareas ethically and
responsibly. More studies are required from stakeholders to continue addressing the issue of data
privacy and protection through global agreements and transdisciplinary pacts.