Chewing It Over — AI, Ethics & the Future of Physiotherapy

Jack Chew is joined by Ash James (CSP’s Director of Practice and Development) to tackle the hot topic of artificial intelligence in physiotherapy — and the newly released CSP Statement of Principles on the subject.

This wide-ranging conversation explores the origins of the document, the reasons for its principle-based approach over policy, and what it means for clinicians across sectors — from MSK to sport, education, and beyond.

In this episode:
▪ Why the CSP chose agile principles instead of hard rules
▪ Data governance, patient safety, and protecting professional titles
▪ How AI might support — not replace — clinical decision-making
▪ What physios need to know about legal and ethical use of generative tools
▪ The future role of human touch in a tech-enhanced profession

Ash and Jack don’t shy away from critiques — including whether the CSP is reacting too slowly, or even too early, and how the profession can keep its identity amidst change.

Want to weigh in? Check out the CSP’s guidance and send your thoughts to info@physio-matters.com

Mentioned in this episode:

CSP Statement of Principles on AI
NHS Lanarkshire service
Medical device regulation
Data privacy, GDPR, and patient trust

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