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Medical AI Ethics and Philosophy

Medical AI ethics and philosophy at ISMAI 2026 examines what must remain visible when clinical judgement, responsibility and care are shared between clinicians, institutions and algorithmic systems. The topic includes autonomy, dignity, consent, uncertainty, equity, trust and the doctor-patient relationship.

Official ISMAI 2026 event facts

Official

Event: International Symposium on Medical AI
Edition: ISMAI 2026
Dates: 3-4 December 2026
Venue: Aula Magna CTO, AOU Careggi
City: Florence, Italy
Organiser: International Society of Medical AI
Format: In-person scientific symposium

How ISMAI 2026 covers this

How ISMAI 2026 approaches this theme

The Florence symposium keeps ethics and philosophy as a scientific thread across the programme, not as an appendix.

Sessions consider what changes for consent, autonomy and dignity when algorithmic systems influence a clinical decision.

Discussion addresses equity, trust and the ways in which the doctor-patient relationship should be protected as AI tools enter routine care.

Relevant programme session

This theme is developed in Session 4: Philosophy of Medical AI of the ISMAI 2026 scientific programme. Sessions run under Chatham House rules where clinical case material is discussed, so that presentations remain candid without compromising confidentiality.

Relevant abstract tracks

Authors submitting original work related to this theme should consider the following tracks. Full track scopes and review criteria are published on the call for abstracts.

Ethics, Equity and Public Trust
Philosophy of Medicine and AI
Clinical Judgement and Human Decision-Making
AI Governance and Regulation

Who this topic is for

Clinicians reflecting on the ethical dimensions of AI-supported care.
Ethicists, legal scholars and patient representatives working on medical AI.
Educators and healthcare leaders shaping institutional values around AI.

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