CAPhO Connections Podcast: Unlocking AI in Oncology Pharmacy: Building a Clinically Relevant Future with Artificial Intelligence
CAPhO Connections Podcast: Unlocking AI in Oncology Pharmacy: Building a Clinically Relevant Future with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence(AI) has the potential to transform oncology pharmacy by offering powerful tools to streamline workflows, support clinical decision-making, optimize treatment planning, and enable safer, more personalized care. However, with great potential comes important challenges related to regulation, reliability, and the need for ongoing professional development. Tune in as we explore the opportunities, limitations, and evolving impact of AI in cancer pharmacy practice!
Learning Objectives:
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Examine the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on oncology pharmacists in supporting clinical decision-making and workflow efficiency
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Analyze key regulatory issues related to AI integration in oncology pharmacy, including impacts on clinical roles and data privacy in patient care
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Explore the challenges and opportunities AI presents for the professional development and future skills of oncology pharmacists
About the Guests:
Bastiaan is Head of Product at iQ HealthTech and ProductOwner for iQemo, a leading SACT prescribing system used in the UK and internationally. He completed the NHS Digital Academy (Cohort 3) and MSc in AI for oncology pharmacy, and has recently begun a PhD in applied clinical AI.
Sean Hopkins is a pharmacist with more than 25 years of experience in hospital pharmacy, including over 20 years in outpatient ambulatory oncology clinics. He has served as a front-line pharmacist at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, worked as a Breast Cancer Clinical Specialist for three years, and later became the Professional Practice Coordinator for Oncology Pharmacy. He also served as the Manager of Oncology Pharmacy at the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, where he additionally held an interim role as Director of the Cancer Program during the recruitment of a permanent Director. He is currently the QI Pharmacist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.