Artificial intelligence dons the lab coat

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Publish Date: 2026-06-18 18:00:00

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Brazil’s healthcare systems is growing rapidly, as noted by the TIC Saúde 2025 survey, which shows a significant increase in AI adoption within health care facilities.
AI technologies are being incorporated in a variety of applications such as generative language models, text mining, workflow automation, and speech recognition to assist with medical records and diagnostics.
The adoption of AI is particularly higher in more complex and technologically advanced healthcare facilities.
Ethical and legal discussions about AI use in healthcare have led to regulatory actions, including the Federal Council of Medicine adopting rules on doctors’ use of AI and a regulatory framework for AI being considered by the Chamber of Deputies.
AI tools like Lya Health are supplementing doctors’ workflows by reducing bureaucracy and improving the efficiency and quality of medical records, although clinicians retain the final decision-making authority.
AI is being integrated into hospital services to support patient care, including patient triage systems and surgical center preparation, enhancing the reach and efficiency of medical teams.
Federal government initiatives focus on creating a National Network of Smart Hospitals employing AI, big data, and other digital technologies.
While AI tools are seen as supportive resources, a new regulatory framework emphasizes safe usage, informing patients of AI applications, and ensuring that doctors cannot be held liable for AI failures if used ethically.