JMIR News: Informed Consent’s Redesign for AI-Related Trials, an Autonomous Oxygenation Device, and the Physician-Led Campaign for Canada’s Safe Social Media Act
JMIR Publications released reports on the necessity of updating informed consent for AI-driven clinical trials and the Canadian Medical Association's support for Bill C-34. The bill aims to restrict social media access for minors and enhance safety features on digital platforms.
Why it matters
As AI integration in healthcare grows, traditional ethical frameworks require modernization to protect patient autonomy and safety.
Close up of an oximeter on a patient's finger.
(Toronto, October 16, 2026) - JMIR Publications this week released three News and Perspectives features on the latest digital health news: stories on how informed consent must be rethought for clinical trials involving AI; Canada's proposed Safe Social Media Act and the Canadian Medical Association's support; and a promising new autonomous oxygen titration device for health care.
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