title: A virtual reality throat examination simulation.
abstract: Computer based patient simulators can provide an alternative to inanimate clinical skills training. Here we present a virtual reality throat examination simulation capable of simulating a range of throat pathologies. The computer interface employs haptic feedback to allow students to interact naturally with the software.
authors.affiliation: School of Informatics & Engineering, Flinders University, South Australia.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Ruthenbeck
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Owen
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Reynolds
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004501:Education, Medical; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D010614:Pharynx / Q000502:physiology*; D013021:South Australia; D014110:Touch; D014584:User-Computer Interface