Ross Upshur

Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, University of Toronto

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Total Citations

423

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About

Ross Upshur is a prominent Canadian physician and bioethicist whose work spans the intersections of primary care, public health ethics, and emerging technologies in medicine. He is perhaps best known for his influential contributions to the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence in healthcare, exemplified by his highly cited scoping review, "Artificial Intelligence for Good Health: A Scoping Review of the Ethics Literature" (2021), which has garnered an impressive 395 citations and has become a foundational reference for researchers navigating the complex moral terrain of AI-driven health systems. This work systematically maps the ethical considerations surrounding AI's transformative role in healthcare, public health, and global health contexts, providing a critical framework for policymakers, clinicians, and technologists alike. Beyond AI ethics, Upshur has demonstrated a sustained commitment to foundational questions in medical practice and professional virtue, as reflected in his philosophical work on clinical reasoning and the character of medicine. His scholarship consistently bridges empirical rigor with humanistic inquiry, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary bioethics. For students and researchers grappling with the ethical challenges of modern medicine, particularly the rise of algorithmic decision-making, Upshur's work offers both intellectual depth and practical guidance.