Hwang Eui Jin
J Korean Soc Radiol. 2024 Jul;85(4):693-704. doi: 10.3348/jksr.2024.0052. Epub 2024 Jul 25.
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is actively being applied for the interpretation of medical imaging, such as chest X-rays. AI-based software medical devices, which automatically detect various types of abnormal findings in chest X-ray images to assist physicians in their interpretation, are actively being commercialized and clinically implemented in Korea. Several important issues need to be considered for AI-based detection assistant tools to be applied in clinical practice: the evaluation of performance and efficacy prior to implementation; the determination of the target application, range, and method of delivering results; and monitoring after implementation and legal liability issues. Appropriate decision making regarding these devices based on the situation in each institution is necessary. Radiologists must be engaged as medical assessment experts using the software for these devices as well as in medical image interpretation to ensure the safe and efficient implementation and operation of AI-based detection assistant tools.
人工智能(AI)技术正积极应用于医学影像解读,如胸部X光。基于AI的软件医疗设备可自动检测胸部X光图像中的各类异常发现,以协助医生进行解读,此类设备正在韩国积极商业化并应用于临床。要将基于AI的检测辅助工具应用于临床实践,需要考虑几个重要问题:实施前的性能和功效评估;目标应用、结果传递范围和方法的确定;实施后的监测以及法律责任问题。根据各机构的情况对这些设备做出适当决策很有必要。放射科医生必须作为医学评估专家参与使用这些设备的软件以及医学影像解读,以确保基于AI的检测辅助工具安全、高效地实施和运行。