Oregon House Passes Bill to Protect Nursing Title from AI Invasion
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Contributed by: Bill Russell
Summary
The Oregon House of Representatives has passed House Bill 2748, which restricts the title "nurse" to human practitioners and prohibits artificial intelligence and nonhuman entities from using the designation. Sponsored by Representative Travis Nelson, a registered nurse, the bill reflects concerns about maintaining the integrity of the nursing profession amidst the growing use of AI in healthcare. It emphasizes the importance of human expertise and the necessity for trust in patient care, ensuring that the title is reserved for qualified individuals who can deliver essential empathetic care.
