(27 Feb) Choose your own Ethical Adventure: Exploring the use of AI agents

All professionals face ethical conundrums in their field, however in healthcare, ethical considerations are integral to every aspect of healthcare practice, where clinicians act not only as providers of care but also as moral agents.

Each clinical encounter presents potential dilemmas with significant consequences for patients, families, and society. While educators use established frameworks to guide ethical reasoning, practice often reveals persistent ambiguity and complexity. This workshop examines how emerging AI agents can support students and practitioners in navigating these “grey zones.”

By clarifying conflicting values and drawing on real-world case scenarios, participants will explore the personal, professional, moral, and cultural dimensions of ethical decision-making. Interactive discussions and demonstrations will illustrate how AI-assisted tools can enhance ethical reasoning and complement traditional teaching approaches.

Speakers

Asst Prof Audrey Lim

Audrey Lim is an Assistant Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology, leading the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme. She teaches professionalism, ethics and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Her research focuses on ethics and healthcare education, and using technology to enhance learning.

Assoc Prof Cheryl Lian

Cheryl Lian is an Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology. She aims to improve medical radiation science education through technology-enhanced, personalised learning. Her recent work includes designing AI-assisted digital mentors for allied health professional development.