Using VR in Medicine |
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Author:
| Small, Cathleen |
Series title: | VR on the Job: Understanding Virtual and Augmented Reality Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-5026-4570-8 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2019 |
Publisher: | Cavendish Square Publishing LLC
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $37.36 |
Book Description:
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Medicine is an ever-changing field in which new treatments and diagnostic techniques are introduced constantly. With the increased use of virtual and augmented reality, surgeons have the capacity to "see" into a patient's body before even making a single cut. Medical students can learn the field by practicing risk-free on virtual patients in a 3D environment. Psychiatrists can treat conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder without the increased use of pharmaceuticals. This...
More DescriptionMedicine is an ever-changing field in which new treatments and diagnostic techniques are introduced constantly. With the increased use of virtual and augmented reality, surgeons have the capacity to "see" into a patient's body before even making a single cut. Medical students can learn the field by practicing risk-free on virtual patients in a 3D environment. Psychiatrists can treat conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder without the increased use of pharmaceuticals. This book explains both virtual and augmented reality while also showcasing the latest, cutting-edge applications of these technologies in the medical field. Readers will also learn how they can pursue a career using these technologies to benefit patients.