"We are using the tools. We just haven't defined the rules. "

In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of technology and regulation in Alberta pharmacy practice. We explore the reality that AI is already deeply integrated into workflows—reading ECGs, predicting non-adherence, and supporting clinical decisions. However, without a proactive regulatory framework, pharmacists are left with full liability for these tools without clear guidance on what "reasonable oversight" actually looks like.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Reality of the Counter: How tools like M.S. (with over 1 million clinical services delivered) are changing community practice.
• The Liability Dilemma: Analyzing the ACP’s current stance on member responsibility for AI outputs and the resulting "patient safety gap".
• The Proactive Framework: Candidate Ahmed Abdelfattah’s plan to bring tool vetting, liability clarity, and CQI+ integration for AI errors to the ACP Council.
• Competence vs. Automation: Redefining where the pharmacist ends and the algorithm begins.

"The future of pharmacy will be shaped by whoever shows up to define it." This episode is a call to action for every Alberta pharmacist and technician to advocate for standards that keep pace with technology.

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