Legal Liability Arising from Algorithmic Decision‑Making in Emergency Triage
Subject Areas : Medical lawSogand Khoda Bandeh 1 , Fatemeh Mahdavi 2
1 - Master’s Degree in Private Law, Department of Law, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
2 - Assistant Professor of Jurisprudence and Fundamentals of Islamic Law, Department of Theology, Jurisprudence and Fundamentals of Islamic Law, Faculty of Humanities, Qaemshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr, Iran.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Emergency Triage, Legal Liability, Decision-Making Algorithms, Medical Law, Medical Error,
Abstract :
Artificial intelligence, as an effective tool for improving medical decision-making, especially in the process of emergency triage, plays a significant role and can increase the speed and accuracy of diagnosis. However, the use of decision-making algorithms in the clinical environment has created numerous legal and ethical challenges, including the determination of civil and legal liability in the event of medical errors. Liability arising from the use of artificial intelligence may be distributed among the physician, the algorithm designer, and the medical institution, and it requires clear legal frameworks. From the perspective of jurisprudence and Islamic law, the legal personality and civil liability of artificial intelligence are emerging and debated issues that require careful analysis. This article aims to examine the legal liability arising from algorithmic decision-making in emergency triage by reviewing theoretical foundations, international and domestic studies, and legal and ethical challenges, and ultimately proposes solutions for reducing legal risks and protecting patients.
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