Closing the Solidarity Gap Requires Closing the Accountability Gap for Patient-Facing AI

Unlabelled: This commentary extends recent discussion of the solidarity gap associated with patient-facing AI by examining gaps in governance and risk allocation, health care professionals' responsibilities in practice, and opportunities for professional stewardship and advocacy. We argue that equitable implementation requires shared accountability and meaningful health care professional participation in the design, evaluation, reimbursement, governance, and oversight of patient-facing AI before ambiguity results in patient harm.

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Journal of Medical Internet Research
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2026-09-08
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https://doi.org/10.2196/108685
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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Closing the Solidarity Gap Requires Closing the Accountability Gap for Patient-Facing AI

Katherine M. Dudding, Elizabeth A. Johnson, Benjamin J. Galatzan
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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Closing the Solidarity Gap Requires Closing the Accountability Gap for Patient-Facing AI

Katherine M. Dudding, Elizabeth A. Johnson, Benjamin J. Galatzan
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Abstract

Unlabelled: This commentary extends recent discussion of the solidarity gap associated with patient-facing AI by examining gaps in governance and risk allocation, health care professionals' responsibilities in practice, and opportunities for professional stewardship and advocacy. We argue that equitable implementation requires shared accountability and meaningful health care professional participation in the design, evaluation, reimbursement, governance, and oversight of patient-facing AI before ambiguity results in patient harm.

Journal of Medical Internet ResearchVol. 28
University of Alabama (US), Montana State University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 14%
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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