Navigating the impact of artificial intelligence on the law and ethics governing informed consent processes in Malaysia

Hazelan, Hairul Akram and Jahn Kassim, Puteri Nemie (2026) Navigating the impact of artificial intelligence on the law and ethics governing informed consent processes in Malaysia. In: The 9th International Conference on Law and Society (ICLAS IX), 22nd September 2026 to 24th September 2026, ISTAC.

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Abstract

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the healthcare ecosystem is reshaping traditional decision-making processes in medical settings worldwide. Generally, the doctrine of informed consent has long served as a cornerstone of patient autonomy, affirming that every individual has the right to make decisions aligned with their personal values and beliefs. Nevertheless, the adoption of AI driven technologies introduces novel ethical, legal, and procedural challenges, including questions of liability, transparency, and the adequacy of existing consent policies. This paper explores the impact of AI on informed consent processes by examining how AI tools affect patient comprehension, disclosure practices, and decision-making autonomy. Through a comprehensive review of the impact on emerging AI applications on relevant Malaysian statutory laws, medical policies and guidelines, this paper will identify gaps and uncertainties in the current informed consent practices affected by the development of AI within the Malaysian healthcare landscape. Subsequently, this paper will provide insights for policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and legal professionals seeking to navigate the intersection of technology, ethics, and law in informed consent practices, and will propose recommendations for reforming the laws and ethics governing informed consent in the AI era.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Other)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Artificial Intelligence; Informed Consent Processes; Medical Ethics; Legal Framework; Medical Technology
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws
Depositing User:	Professor Dr Puteri Nemie Jahn Kassim
Date Deposited:	16 Oct 2026 09:17
Last Update:	16 Oct 2026 09:17
Queue Number:	2026-10-Q5629
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/131584
Indexed In:	UNSPECIFIED

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