December 18 @ 1:30 PM Central
Regulatory Considerations of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine
Beth Venit, VMD, MPH, DACVPM
A misconception about artificial intelligence (AI) devices is that because the software or devices are not regulated by the federal government, the use of them is not regulated. Failing to recognize this put licensees at risk for disciplinary action by regulatory boards. This presentation will summarize common and current laws that govern the practice of veterinary medicine and how these laws apply to use of Artificial Intelligence. It will also address new concerns that veterinarians need to be aware of as they start using AI, such as automation bias, hallucinations, and black boxes. This presentation will be based on the white paper that AAVSB released earlier this year: Regulatory Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine.
- Speaker will translate current laws and regulations to the use of AI in veterinary medicine.
- Speaker will expose risks to the use of AI that can be mitigated with increased awareness.
- When is client consent necessary when a licensee uses AI? Considerations for appropriate use of consent will be outlined
- New key terms related to the use of AI will be explored.
Participants will emerge from this session with gained knowledge on the importance of integrating best practices into their use of AI, to prevent future civil lawsuits or disciplinary action. Participants will be more aware of the affects that automation bias holds on medical decisions and the importance of obtaining informed consent prior to the use of AI.
Beth Venit, VMD, MPH, DACVPM
Dr. Beth Venit, VMD, MPH, DACVPM, is the first Chief Veterinary Officer of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Her work focuses on providing regulatory and licensure support to veterinary regulatory boards, performing outreach to all stakeholders within the veterinary profession, and providing education on relevant topics such as Spectrum of Care, veterinary technician utilization, and the use of emerging technology in veterinary medicine. Before joining AAVSB, Dr. Venit practiced emergency and general veterinary medicine for over a decade and held an AAAS Fellowship with the U.S. Department of State, where she specialized in global biorisk management for the prevention of zoonotic diseases. Through her work at AAVSB, she continues to participate in critical conversations at the intersection of veterinary care, public protection, and the future of the profession.