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Study warns AI triage could push high-risk emergency patients down the queue

Oct 21, 2026 · Issue 12 · 1 source, 1 article

An October 21 report says AI systems that help prioritise emergency care can be influenced by the input information they receive, which could move high-risk patients further back in the queue.

Who is affected and how

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AI triage results should be checked against clinical judgement, especially where input data are biased.

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