Artificial intelligence (AI) could enable early diagnosis of skin cancer; however, how AI should be implemented in clinical practice is debated. This narrative literature review (16 studies; 2012–2024) explored patient perceptions of AI in skin cancer screening and diagnosis. Patients were generally positive and perceived AI to increase diagnostic speed and accuracy. Patients preferred AI to augment a dermatologist’s diagnosis rather than replace it. Patients were concerned that AI could lead to privacy breaches and clinicians deskilling and threaten doctor–patient relationships. Findings also highlight the complex nature of the impact of demographic, quality, and functional attributes on patients’ attitudes toward AI.

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Preksha Machaiya Kuppanda, Monika Janda, H. Peter Soyer, Liam J. Caffery, What Are Patients’ Perceptions and Attitudes Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Skin Cancer Screening and Diagnosis? Narrative Review,
Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Volume 145, Issue 8, 2025, Pages 1858-1865, ISSN 0022-202X,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jid.2025.01.013.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022202X25000806