Patients are disclosing sensitive information to AI tools—clinicians must adapt

BMJ 2026 Open access

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Authors: Charlotte Blease
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s124
Cited by: 5
References: 13

Abstract

Patients are already confiding sensitive information to artificial intelligence tools, often more freely than to clinicians. Recognising and responsibly integrating these emerging disclosure patterns are essential to protect patient safety and trust, argues Charlotte Blease.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education Ethics and Social Impacts of AI Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s124–s124
Publication date
21 January 2026
Language
EN