Summary
ACP’s policy paper sets physician‑centric principles for AI adoption: AI should augment – not replace – clinical judgment; maintain patient autonomy and privacy; be transparent about data sources and limitations; and be evaluated for safety, efficacy, and equity before and after deployment. It recommends research standards, liability clarity, and access equity.
Healthcare Implications
Health systems can adopt ACP’s principles as guardrails for privileging/credentialing of AI‑assisted care, procurement criteria (evidence, explainability, bias mitigation), and documentation of physician oversight and accountability in AI‑supported decisions.