Bioethical implications of artificial intelligence use in the health area: an integrative literature review

Abstract The presence of artificial intelligence in everyday life is evident, and it is no different in the field of health, where it has become an important tool in helping to diagnose illnesses, decision making, provide clinical care and develop health research, among other things. This study analyzed recent published research on the bioethical implications of the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. This is an integrative literature review, with data collected from the Scientific Electronic Library Online, the Virtual Health Library and the National Center for Biotechnological Information of the National Library of Medicine. The results show that although artificial intelligence is seen and used as an aid to health, professionals remain apprehensive regarding the ethical and bioethical aspects and legal responsibilities regarding its use.