Issued2026-10-03

Recommendations for the Development and Implementation of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools in Pediatric Clinical Care

Policy StatementVoluntary

Summary

Sets pediatric-specific recommendations for generative AI development, evaluation, procurement, clinical implementation, and oversight. Addresses representative training data, subgroup validation, privacy, patient and family communication, human oversight, and ongoing performance monitoring.

Healthcare Implications

Pediatric providers, health systems, and developers can use the recommendations to assess population fit, strengthen procurement review, and establish safety and disclosure processes. The statement is voluntary, retains pediatrician responsibility for clinical decisions, and excludes direct consumer AI use by children and families.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Safety & Risk; Clinical Quality & Efficacy; Privacy & Data; Transparency & Governance; Equity & Bias

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Developers & Vendors; Regulators & Government