Moving quickly, the student conducts a head-to-toe examination of the patient, administers the overdue medications and checks his vital signs to determine a course of action. More lights, more sounds, more coughing until suddenly…
A message flashes across the screen: "Simulation complete." The student, relieved, takes off her headset.
For Those Using Metaverse Technologies, the Impact Is Real | Meta
Imagine if doctors could practice surgery in a realistic, risk-free way – with virtual reality (VR) that's already possible and happening today.
“With more than 5 billion people worldwide lacking access to safe surgery due in part to a shortage of trained surgeons, the ability to train in a safe and accessible environment can make a significant impact in countries where access to advanced surgical training is limited.
How virtual reality is being used to treat fears, phobias and anxiety - CBS Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Virtual reality first made a buzz in the late '80s and early '90s, thanks to NASA, universities and gaming companies. VR has come a long way since then, including the ways in which it is used.
Now, it's being used by Ellie Mental Health in Mendota Heights to treat fears, phobias, and anxiety. It's not a video game, it's therapy.
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