Reaffirming Nurses’ Moral Agency in the Age of “Agentic” AI

Key Points

• The letter addresses the implications of artificial intelligence on nurses' moral agency in healthcare settings.
• Response to the essay on moral agency and AI in nursing published in Hastings Center Report.
• Engagement with ethical frameworks around nursing practices and technology.
• Highlights the ongoing relevance of nurses' moral agency despite advancements in AI.
• Emphasizes the necessity for healthcare ethics to evolve with technological changes.
• Calls for continued dialogue on ethical autonomy and accountability in nursing.

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