From decision support to predictive diagnostics, artificial intelligence is opening unprecedented scenarios in medicine. Yet, adopting these technologies requires clear governance, high-quality data, and training for healthcare professionals. For TrendSanità, the authors of the book “Is AI the Perfect Doctor?” analyze AI’s potential, risks, and legal aspects

The Healthy Technology Act 2025, proposed in USA, could grant artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies the status of "authorized practitioners", allowing them to prescribe medications without human intervention. What scenarios does this open up, and why is the situation different in Europe?