John Nigel W, Lim Ik Soo
School of Computer Science, University of Wales, Bangor, UK.
J Vis Commun Med. 2007 Mar;30(1):4-9. doi: 10.1080/01405110701252963.
The medical domain provides excellent opportunities for communication and teaching of healthcare issues using computer graphics, visualization techniques, and virtual environments. Possible applications include anatomical educational tools; patient education; diagnostic aids; virtual autopsies; planning and guidance aids; skills training; and computer augmented reality. Both clinicians and patients can benefit from the appropriate use of tools that make use of these technologies. This paper provides an overview of the state-of-the-art technologies in this exciting field, including detailed examples from our research. The term cybermedicine is discussed and issues for effective cybermedicine are highlighted.
