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Hypothesis and Theory

Published on 11 Mar 2026

From inferring preferences to enabling choice: potentials of digital tools to improve substitute decision-making

in Ethical Digital Health

Florian Funer
Christin Hempeler

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2026.1784416

Original Research

Published on 10 Mar 2026

Ethical integration of patient-reported outcomes and digital biomarkers in AI healthcare models: an expert consensus framework

in Ethical Digital Health

Joana Seringa
João V. Cordeiro
Rui Santana
Teresa Magalhães

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2026.1781497

Policy and Practice Reviews

Accepted on 09 Mar 2026

Practical Templates for Digital Health Ethics Applications in Sweden: Lessons from a Sensor-Based Monitoring Study

in Ethical Digital Health

Samaneh Zolfaghari
Rose-Marie Johansson-Pajala
Lena Marmstål Hammar
Masoud Daneshtalab

Frontiers in Digital Health

Editorial

Published on 09 Mar 2026

Editorial: Ethical considerations of large language models: challenges and best practices

in Ethical Digital Health

Pedro Elkind Velmovitsky
Luk Arbuckle
Paraskevi Papadopoulou

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2026.1807664

157 views

Hypothesis and Theory

Accepted on 05 Mar 2026

Ethical Examination of AI Coaches: Privacy, Bias, and Responsibility

in Ethical Digital Health

Wei Li
Liang Bian
Wei Wu

Frontiers in Digital Health

Perspective

Accepted on 28 Feb 2026

Chatbots as Frontline Educators in Sexual Reproductive Health Rights: Evidence, Limitations, and Ethical Considerations

in Ethical Digital Health

Chioma Uzoma
Goldie Chukwuedo
Ejeh Isaac
Victory Uzoma
Stanley Chinedu Eneh
Felix Peace Chinyere
Oluchi Mmesoma Precious
Francisca Ogochukwu Onukansi

Frontiers in Digital Health

Hypothesis and Theory

Published on 26 Feb 2026

AI testing, evaluation, verification and validation for accessibility: a comprehensive framework

in Ethical Digital Health

Gabriella Waters

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1679603

616 views

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 25 Feb 2026

Ethical oversight of AI-driven paediatric trials: a proactive, risk-sensitive interim review model

in Ethical Digital Health

Chih Shung Wong
Tsui-Wen Hsu

Frontiers in Digital Health

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Feb 2026

Anonymization, Accountability, and Access: Legal Dimensions of Health Data Sharing in Federated Networks

in Ethical Digital Health

Magdalena Kogut - Czarkowska
Mahsa Shabani

Frontiers in Digital Health

Original Research

Accepted on 16 Feb 2026

Bioethical Considerations in Deploying Mobile Mental Health Apps in LMIC Settings: Insights from the MITHRA Pilot Study in Rural India

in Ethical Digital Health

Yesenia Navarro-Aguirre
Bharat Kalidindi
Ramakrishna Bhooma Goud
Johnson Pradeep Ruben
Abijeet Waghmare
Dhinagaran Devadass
Tony D. S. Raj
Krishnamachari Srinivasan
Amritha Bhat

Frontiers in Digital Health

Review

Published on 10 Feb 2026

Using voice and speech data in healthcare: a scoping review of the ethical, legal and social implications

in Ethical Digital Health

Marie-Françoise Malo
Sarah Bouhouita-Guermech
Hortense Gallois
Vardit Ravitsky
Bridge2AI Voice Consortium
Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2026.1750111

953 views

Perspective

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Predictive fetal medicine and the ownership of prenatal data: legal, ethical, and professional challenges

in Ethical Digital Health

Yoann Marechal

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2026.1758249

889 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Jan 2026

Epistemic and ethical limits of large language models in evidence-based medicine: from knowledge to judgment

in Ethical Digital Health

Wenxiu Qi
Longfei Pan

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1706383

1,146 views

Opinion

Accepted on 15 Jan 2026

Through the looking glass: ethical considerations regarding LLM-induced hallucinations to medical questions

in Ethical Digital Health

Zisis Kozlakidis
Tracy Wootton
Michaela Theresia Mayrhofer

Frontiers in Digital Health

899 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 05 Jan 2026

Large language model bias auditing for periodontal diagnosis using an ambiguity-probe methodology: a pilot study

in Ethical Digital Health

Teerachate Nantakeeratipat

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1687820

1,159 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Dec 2025

Foundational digital literacy training for frontline immunization officers: lessons from implementing the electronic stock management tool across selected comprehensive health centers in Sierra Leone

in Ethical Digital Health

Iniobong Ekong
Tom Sesay
Regina Samuels
Edward Foday
Francis Smart
Desmond Kangbai
Agazi Ameha
Vandana Joshi
Alhassan Mayei
Tessa Lennemann

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1673085

1,445 views

Correction

Published on 10 Dec 2025

Correction: Editorial: Socioeconomic inequalities in digital health

in Ethical Digital Health

Lua Perimal-Lewis
Sónia Vladimira Correia
Evanthia Sakellari

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1755647

585 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 09 Dec 2025

Uncovering bias and variability in how large language models attribute cardiovascular risk

in Ethical Digital Health

Justine Tin Nok Chan
Ray Kin Kwek

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1710594

1,212 views

Perspective

Accepted on 01 Dec 2025

Explainable and Reproducible AI: Culturally Responsive AI for Health Equity in Minoritized Groups

in Ethical Digital Health

Michelle King-Okoye
Harriett Fuller
Kuan Tan
Nick Marlow
Jacques Fleuriot
Chris Tzatzakis
Sweekrity Kanodia
Kenneth Odoh
Keerthi Dubbala
Jefferson Alvarez Alvarez

Frontiers in Digital Health

398 views

Editorial

Published on 27 Nov 2025

Editorial: Socioeconomic inequalities in digital health

in Ethical Digital Health

Lua Perimal-Lewis
Sónia Vladimira Correia
Evanthia Sakellari

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1680350

1,118 views

Systematic Review

Published on 20 Nov 2025

The evolving literature on the ethics of artificial intelligence for healthcare: a PRISMA scoping review

in Ethical Digital Health

Yufei Wang
Alex Federman
Heather Wurtz
Margaret A. Manchester
Lillian Morgado
Catherine E. A. Scipion
Maria Adjini
Kendall Williams
Benjamin Wills
Victoria Helmly

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1701419

2,335 views
1 citation

Systematic Review

Published on 17 Nov 2025

Ethical and practical challenges of generative AI in healthcare and proposed solutions: a survey

in Ethical Digital Health

Tina Tung
Shah Md Nehal Hasnaeen
Xiaopeng Zhao

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1692517

5,279 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 21 Oct 2025

Valuing diagnostic AI: a structured reimbursement model for learning healthcare systems

in Ethical Digital Health

Jan Kirchhoff
Christian Schieder
Fabian Berns
Johannes Schobel

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1642750

2,532 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 23 Sep 2025

Cautious optimism: public voices on medical AI and sociotechnical harm

in Ethical Digital Health

Beverley A. Townsend
Victoria J. Hodge
Hannah Richardson
Radu Calinescu
T.T. Arvind

Frontiers in Digital Health

doi 10.3389/fdgth.2025.1625747

3,182 views
2 citations

43 articles

articles

From inferring preferences to enabling choice: potentials of digital tools to improve substitute decision-making

Ethical integration of patient-reported outcomes and digital biomarkers in AI healthcare models: an expert consensus framework

Practical Templates for Digital Health Ethics Applications in Sweden: Lessons from a Sensor-Based Monitoring Study

Editorial: Ethical considerations of large language models: challenges and best practices

Ethical Examination of AI Coaches: Privacy, Bias, and Responsibility

Chatbots as Frontline Educators in Sexual Reproductive Health Rights: Evidence, Limitations, and Ethical Considerations

AI testing, evaluation, verification and validation for accessibility: a comprehensive framework

Ethical oversight of AI-driven paediatric trials: a proactive, risk-sensitive interim review model

Anonymization, Accountability, and Access: Legal Dimensions of Health Data Sharing in Federated Networks

Bioethical Considerations in Deploying Mobile Mental Health Apps in LMIC Settings: Insights from the MITHRA Pilot Study in Rural India

Using voice and speech data in healthcare: a scoping review of the ethical, legal and social implications

Predictive fetal medicine and the ownership of prenatal data: legal, ethical, and professional challenges

Epistemic and ethical limits of large language models in evidence-based medicine: from knowledge to judgment

Through the looking glass: ethical considerations regarding LLM-induced hallucinations to medical questions

Large language model bias auditing for periodontal diagnosis using an ambiguity-probe methodology: a pilot study

Foundational digital literacy training for frontline immunization officers: lessons from implementing the electronic stock management tool across selected comprehensive health centers in Sierra Leone

Correction: Editorial: Socioeconomic inequalities in digital health

Uncovering bias and variability in how large language models attribute cardiovascular risk

Explainable and Reproducible AI: Culturally Responsive AI for Health Equity in Minoritized Groups

Editorial: Socioeconomic inequalities in digital health

The evolving literature on the ethics of artificial intelligence for healthcare: a PRISMA scoping review

Ethical and practical challenges of generative AI in healthcare and proposed solutions: a survey

Valuing diagnostic AI: a structured reimbursement model for learning healthcare systems

Cautious optimism: public voices on medical AI and sociotechnical harm