EuroHealthNet joins new Digital Rights and Health Alliance
Protect patient rights in digitalisation of healthcare, says new civil society alliance.
A new civil society led alliance launched today (19 June) is calling for the safeguarding of people and their fundamental rights in the use of new and algorithmic technologies in the health sector.
The Digital Rights and Health Alliance was formed to ensure policies governing the use of these technologies prioritise transparency, accountability, and fairness and that the interests of patients are at the forefront of decision-making.
AI used for health related purposes, such as for diagnosis, treatment, monitoring of disease, and the routing and prioritisation of care, holds major risks for fundamental rights violations. Among these are issues of privacy, data protection and discrimination, with key populations at particular risk of inequities related to age, gender, disability, sexual orientation and race.
The Alliance is a platform for collaboration and exchange of ideas in a fast moving environment, and includes members from non-profit organisations, academics and experts in the field of artificial intelligence and digitalisation in the health sector.
AI represents a crucial opportunity for public health, enhancing health outcomes through tailored interventions and robust preventive strategies. However, it is crucial to ensure that equity principles are followed to prevent discrimination in its application. – Vania Putatti, Policy Coordinator, EuroHealthNet
Organisations and individuals who wish to join the Alliance can find more information on the webpage, including inclusion criteria and how to apply.
