Influences of language-mediating neural networks on the physician–patient relationship
Zimmer, M. · Ethik in der Medizin · 2026 · Heft 1 · S. 1 bis 16
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Zusammenfassung
The article discusses the challenges associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to mediate language in doctor–patient communication. If a physician and patient do not speak the same language, language mediation is essential to ensure adequate medical care. The absence of language mediation is an everyday problem in clinical practice. Given the present low threshold of availability, the use of AI for language mediation appears to be a rational choice. A key question is whether AI language mediation will have an impact on the doctor–patient relationship. The design and operation of AI language models…