REVIEW ARTICLE
Economic and social perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence in medicine – benefits, risks, and challenges
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Centrum Badań nad Innowacjami, Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska
Submission date: 2026-03-09
Acceptance date: 2026-05-27
Publication date: 2026-06-12
Corresponding author
Ewa Plażuk
Centrum Badań nad Innowacjami, Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Sidorska 107, 21-500, Biała Podlaska, Polska
Centrum Badań nad Innowacjami, Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Sidorska 107, 21-500, Biała Podlaska, Polska
Rozprawy Społeczne/Social Dissertations 2026;20(1):143-153
KEYWORDS
artificial intelligence in medicinesocietal implications of AIartificial intelligence risksAI ethics in healthcare
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
Abstract: The aim of the article is to present the social and economic perspectives of
implementing artificial intelligence in healthcare and to identify the key challenges related
to its broader application. Improvements in diagnostic quality, increased accessibility of
healthcare, economic efficiency, as well as regulatory and ethical issues were identified. Material and Methods: The article is based on an analysis of the available literature and
a review of issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in medicine, with particular
emphasis on social, economic, ethical and regulatory aspects. Results: It has been shown that the application of artificial intelligence in medicine
contributes to improving the quality of diagnostics, increasing access to healthcare, and
enhancing the economic efficiency of healthcare systems. Conclusions: Artificial intelligence A I h as significant transformative potential in healthcare; however, its widespread implementation requires addressing regulatory, as well as considering social and economic challenges.
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