This episode features Dr. Danny Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon, Clinical Professor and CEO at PrecisionOS. Here, he discusses the value of virtual reality in healthcare & education, the differences between AR, VR, & robotics, what he’s currently focusing on, and more.
Summary
The Value of Virtual Reality in Healthcare with Dr. Danny Goel
Introduction
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Danny Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon, Clinical Professor, and CEO at PrecisionOS about the benefits of virtual reality in healthcare and education. He distinguishes between augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and robotics while highlighting the current focus of his work.
The Value of Virtual Reality in Healthcare Education
As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Danny Goel recognizes the value of virtual reality in healthcare education. Virtual reality technology allows surgeons to interact with virtual patients in a fully digital 3D environment without the risk of harming real patients. Studies have shown that VR-trained groups outperform those without VR and have fewer surgical complications when tested in cadavers. Therefore, VR is an essential tool for education and training in the medical field.
Delivering Solutions to Answer Problems Using VR
Dr. Danny Goel is the co-founder of a company that uses virtual reality to help people learn and make decisions. He believes that the focus should be on delivering solutions that answer a problem rather than just deploying new technology. Given this, his company supports the use of VR to enhance learning and decision-making processes in the healthcare sector.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the healthcare industry has benefited tremendously from virtual reality technology, particularly in training and education. The use of VR has reduced surgical complications and ensured better learning outcomes for medical practitioners. Dr. Danny Goel is optimistic about the future of VR in healthcare, and he encourages people to visit his company's website to find out more about his work.
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This episode aired on 12/29/2022 and can be listened here.
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