Patient-Centric Governance Policy for Healthcare AI
Author: Dr. Sharad Maheshwari
Date: 03.02.2026 | Version: 0.9 (Draft)
3. Core Principle
"The patient is the primary stakeholder."
All AI governance decisions must prioritize patient safety, outcome, and dignity over operational efficiency or innovation speed.
2. Scope of Application
CDS Systems
Clinical Decision Support for clinicians.
Diagnostic AI
Imaging and lab analysis tools.
Workflow AI
Systems influencing triage or pathways.
High Impact
4. Governance Framework Alignment
The IRHAI-POL-001 framework adopts the six-pillar RATSe governance model as its authoritative backbone. The following table maps these canonical pillars to the operational requirements used in clinical environments.
| RATSe Pillar (Canonical) | Operational Requirement (IRHAI-POL-001) |
|---|---|
| Responsibility | Clinical Ownership (4.1) |
| Accountability | Accountability (4.1) |
| Transparency | Transparency (4.3) |
| Safety | Determinism (4.2) + Oversight (4.4) |
| Ethics & Equity | Oversight (4.4) |
| Environment & Sustainability | Lifecycle (4.5) |
Operational Requirements Details
RATSe Pillar Coverage
Visualization of operational alignment
Operational Context: ...
4.5 Lifecycle Governance
Ensures "Environment & Sustainability" by managing the system from ideation to safe decommissioning.
Ideation
Clinical impact assessment.
Deployment
Clinical owner assignment.
Runtime
Continuous monitoring.
Retirement
Secure decommissioning.
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