Artificial Intelligence in clinical practice: A framework for safe and ethical use
Date published:
27 Oct 2026
Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve administrative efficiency and support clinical decision-making. But how can physicians and paediatricians ensure AI is used safely, ethically and responsibly?
Featured in Internal Medicine Journal (IMJ), RACP’s position statement, Using artificial intelligence in clinical practice, provides a framework for integrating AI into clinical practice while prioritising patient safety, privacy and professional judgement.
The statement explores AI’s potential benefits, risks such as bias and data breaches, and practical strategies for responsible implementation. What does safe and ethical AI adoption look like in your practice?
Read the position statement
We thank the RACP members and team members who contributed to developing this position statement: Ian Scott, Christian White, Tim Shaw, Rahul Barmanray, Craig Coorey, Sandra L J Johnson, Associate Professor Kudzai Kanhutu, Clair Sullivan, Christine Slade, Tai Tak Wan, Lana Bell and Michael Herd.