Survey: MindSet 2023 Panel Discussion

MindSet Panel Discussion

12th October 2023, 18:00 - Irchel Campus, University of Zürich - Room Y16 G05
1. What is your age?

< 21 yo21-29 yo30-35 yo> 35 yo
2. What is your employment?

Student - undergraduateStudent - graduateAcademiaAltro
3. Are you in favour of using artificial intelligence in the healthcare system?

YesNo
4. How do you expect AI to transform the way science and research is conducted?

Transformation of large and complex problems into trackable and understandable subunitsExpansion of human capacity to perform groundbreaking research via development of more advanced technological toolsConduction of experiments quicker, cheaper, and at larger scale optionAcceleration of scientific discoveriesBoost of scientific productivity to innovate and face global challengesRadical change on peoples’ learning rate and experienceDiversification of expertiseAll of the aboveNone of the above
5. Who pioneers in the development of new AI tools for improving healthcare?

AcademiaIndustryBoth
6. Which model of healthcare do you think will dominate in the future?

Traditional model (without AI)Mixed model with AI supportAI centered model
7. How do you see AI being applied practically in hospitals?

Faster disease detection via deep learningRobotic assisted surgeryData collection from patient health records/wearable devices and analysis via state-of-art machines (e.g echocardiography, electromyography, fMRI, CT scans)All of the aboveNone of the above
8. Which area of medicine will be mainly influenced by AI in your opinion?

DiagnosticsClinical decision making (e.g. treatment strategy)Surgery (e.g. robotics, augmented reality)Medical consultation
9. Many argue that the current healthcare system impedes delivery of high-quality medical care to the population. Do you agree with this statement?

YesNo
10. Can AI fix the weaknesses of the healthcare system?

YesNoPartially
11. The release of groundbreaking AI technologies is followed by the immediate signing of a 22-word agreement about the dangers of AI, highlighting that mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority together with other societal risks such as pandemics and nuclear war. Is this agreement an exaggeration?

YesNo
12. What could be a potential ethical concern about utilizing and approving AI in healthcare?

Data privacy and protection issuesPublic health surveillanceHealth care privatizationPatient confidentialityInformed consent before treatmentDiscriminatory and biased provision of medical services and treatmentsConflict of interests between patients and healthcare providersInaccurate diagnosis/treatmentPatient safetyReduction of jobsAll of the aboveNone of the above
13. What government policies should be implemented to ensure that AI systems in healthcare are ethical, unbiased, and transparent?

Detailed documentation of the AI system (conception, implementation steps, parameter choice, beneficial outcomes, warning of potential side effects for the involved parties)Presentation of clear evidence of the efficacy, effectiveness, high value and palpable advancement of healthcareNo violation of rights of the involved partiesInsurance of healthcare as one of the highest priority areas in societyUniversal access without restrictions based on social status, educational background, wealth, income, and geographic locationFeedback and review mechanisms from responsible organizationsHuman intervention in case of emergencyAll of the aboveNone of the above
14. Will AI tools increase healthcare value or will they be diverting resources from higher-priority areas

YesNo
15. Do you think that AI tools will alleviate existing health disparities or exacerbate them?

YesNo
16. Is there any specific question you would like to have addressed during the discussion?
The winner will be selected randomly and the prize will be awarded on the day of the event. Don't forget to register: mindsetregistration.lszysn.ch
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MindSet Panel Discussion