Technology DQ#1

Any information that is presented in a manner where people can use their senses in viewing three dimensional images or watching animated videos , enhances long-term viewer retention , reduces patient apprehension and increases patient understanding . Video and 3D animation is a powerful and accurate presentation tool that simplifies complex concept . Normally , it is not easy for patients to visualize the surgical procedures that will be done by the medical specialists . It is also challenging for doctors to make patients understand the invasive procedures that they need to undergo . With the multimedia presentation

medical animations can be easily viewed in the clinic during consultations

In the past when a patient need to undergo a knee replacement surgery the orthopedic surgeon will illustrate the surgical procedure using and pen or use the three-dimensional models that are made of ivory , wax or bronze . This method would not provide the patient the benefit of understanding his knee problem and seeing the step-by-step surgical procedure that will be done on his knee

Medical students today have the advantage of using the multimedia programs in graphically viewing and understanding the functions of the body systems such as respiratory , muscular , skeletal , and central nervous system without dissecting an animal or a human body . In learning the intricacies of anatomy and pathology , they no longer need to rely on one dimension illustrations or pictures that are usually found in medical books . Hence , this is a welcome development not only for the animal life and protection advocates but also to patients and health care providers

The uniqueness of the Clinaero software lies in its design where clips can be broken down into elements that can be used for a wide variety of applications such as powerpoint presentations . The benefit that this tool has given in educating medical students , health care providers and patients is the greatest contribution of Clinaero company...