REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS OF THE USE OF


Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine


    


  





Introduction to Regulatory Considerations Veterinary professionals must comply with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations. While most


 veterinary medicine (e.g., AI), they do regulate how the tools are used.


Navigating compliance considerations with AI is made


 tools. Licensees should understand AI programming, performance, or methodologies prior to use.


 principles to consider:


1. Unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine 2. Standards of practice   5. Appropriate informed consent.


Unlicensed Practice of Veterinary Medicine Most North American practice acts dictate that veterinary 


 an unlicensed individual to practice veterinary medicine, and may contain “duty to report” clauses.


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 some emerging technologies allow licensees to practice


 is required in the jurisdiction where the treatment is





Standards of Practice AI use does not automatically improve patient care. In fact,   information, conversations, and medical summary


 


  training data. Nor is it guaranteed that a trained,


   professionals to practice due diligence when augmenting


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