I am a medical doctor and public health professional with broad clinical experience and a strong interest in biomedical ethics, particularly at the intersection of healthcare and emerging technologies. My professional journey has been shaped by a commitment to advancing patient -centered care while addressing the ethical challenges that arise in modern medical practice. At the IBME, my proposed research project will explore the ethical implications of utilising Artificial Intelligence and Telemedicine in mental healthcare decision-making processes. This research will critically examine how digital technologies influence clinical judgment, patient autonomy, and shared decision- making, with the goal of developing ethical frameworks that support safe, equitable, and effective use of digital tools in psychiatry and psychology.

Ethical implications of artificial intelligence and telemedicine in mental health care: balancing algorithmic influence, clinical judgment, and patient autonomy in decision-making.

1. Ethical implications of AI in mental health decision-making.
2. Ethical challenges of telemedicine in psychiatry and psychology.
3. Patient autonomy, privacy and confidentiality in digital health systems.
4. Clinician responsibility and accountability in AI-assisted decisions
5. Algorithmic bias and fairness in mental health technologies.
6. Global health ethics: applying digital innovations responsibly across diverse contexts.