Known for a lifetime of leadership in the ED, Dr. Stewart became Medical Director for the Pittsburgh EMS system, where his vision and dedication revolutionized emergency care. His influence further grew as he developed the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the University of Pittsburgh, which would go on to train countless emergency physicians. After his time in Pittsburgh, Dr. Stewart returned to his native Nova Scotia, where his contributions continued to advance emergency medicine. As the Minister of Health for the province, he developed a comprehensive EMS system, which included groundbreaking efforts in community paramedicine.

His contributions were so significant that Canada honored him with its highest civilian award, the Order of Canada Companion. His work in Nova Scotia continues to serve as a model for EMS systems. A memoir about his life, “Treat Them Where They Lie,” was recently released by Nimbus Publishing Limited. Co-author Jim Meek and Dr. Stewart tell of his role in the development of modern emergency medicine.

ACEP Task Force to Look at AI

Your opinions are needed by ACEP’s AI Task Force in a quick survey related to artificial intelligence in the emergency department. The survey will help the Task Force in its objectives to:

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• Explore the current landscape of AI utilization in emergency medicine.
• Determine who would benefit from AI and strategies to avoid bias.
• Propose best practices for preparing emergency physicians and their teams using AI.
• Understand the stakes of AI in emergency medicine for privacy, HIPAA compliance, and risk management.
• Study the use of AI across the phases of ED care.
• Determine best practices for responding to AI and system failures.
• Organize knowledge gained from objectives into an electronic toolkit.