Every month, ETAI will be sharing a term or concept of the month that is related to ethical issues in biomedical research. The term of the month is part of our module’s milestones relating to engagement and reflection on ethics with the AI-READI team.
Term of July 2024: Trustworthiness
Trustworthiness, a commonly recognized antecedent to trust, can be described as the perception of probabilities, or expectation, that a trusting relationship will result in gains and/or losses from engaging in an encounter that requires trust (i.e., risk/uncertainty and interdependence). Trustworthiness begets trust by giving patients a reason to trust. Scholars have defined trustworthiness as comprising concepts such as perceived ability, benevolence, and integrity. Read more