Who is liable when a physician follows an AI recommendation that causes harm?
Under current FSMB guidance and state medical-board policy, the physician retains ultimate responsibility for patient care — using an AI tool does not transfer the standard-of-care obligation, so a physician who follows a recommendation remains accountable…
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Under current FSMB guidance and state medical-board policy, the physician retains ultimate responsibility for patient care — using an AI tool does not transfer the standard-of-care obligation, so a physician who follows a recommendation remains accountable for the clinical judgment, with potential vendor liability a separate question. The tool informs, the physician decides. Planisphere can evidence how the AI tool behaves, which supports the physician's diligence, but it assigns no liability and provides no legal advice.
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physician-responsibility · standard-of-care · state medical-board AI policy.
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