Geo News
Community curated by people like you
LatestAICryptoHealthWorld AffairsUS Politics

Geriatricians stories

Sep 18, 2026

Geriatrician calls for careful scrutiny of AI tools designed for older adults

A geriatrician is raising concerns about the need for careful evaluation of artificial intelligence technologies being developed for use with older adult populations, highlighting potential risks and the importance of rigorous oversight in this emerging area of health technology.

Sep 18, 2026·1 source
00

Top claims

  • ▪James Deardorff's commentary in JAMA Network Open highlighted that Epic's proprietary end-of-life prediction model could lead to poor patient outcomes even if the algorithm is accurate.
  • ▪Using a patient's one-year mortality prediction to guide open-ended conversations about care goals carries minimal downside, according to James Deardorff.
  • ▪Medical professionals are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence models to predict patient risks, including sepsis, falls, and mortality.

Subtopics

Age related cognitive decline1AI ethics1AI in healthcare1AI regulation & lawsuits1AI safety & social impact1

Related timelines

AI Data Center Gold Rush

101 stories

Congress

108 stories

Crypto hacks

100 stories

Ebola outbreak

58 stories

Iran War

209 stories