Can AI Diagnose Patients? Medical Law and the Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Publication date: July 07, 2026
The development of artificial intelligence in medicine is no longer just a futuristic vision. Algorithms now support diagnostics, test result analysis, and disease prevention, and Polish medical law is beginning to address the challenges involved. The 2025 amendment to the Code of Medical Ethics explicitly addresses the use of AI by physicians for the first time, imposing obligations regarding patient information, obtaining informed consent, and the use of certified systems. However, the question arises: where does the role of technology end and the physician’s responsibility begin?
