November 1999

All simulations of the Virtual Clinic will show you some of the possible applications of a 3D environment focused on the Small Animal Practice field. This new technology seems to give a real living experience and a real sense of the simulations purposed. An easier memorization of material appearing in the 3D and a fast way of acquainting data through the Internet seem to be the most relevant aspects. The interface seems extremely interactive and easy to use, and can allow more users to communicate with each other despite distance; thus simulations can also be performed as team works in the 3D and any opinion exchange can be positive in the learning process. Contacts among users from different countries can be also an important educational component that can enhance knowledge or facilitate the research of information. All simulations contained can be easily modified in real time, adding further cases, images, audio files and more. The Simulator is a demo of a virtual veterinary examination, the tool purposed is composed by:

1) Physical Examination of a dog
2) Examination of results of analysis and tests
3) Virtual laboratory
Also featuring:
4) Library
5) 3D anatomy of the eye
6) Virtual HTML editor

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The virtual examination will help to visualize and get confident with a physical examination, leading the student step by step to a correct diagnosis. Images will show both pathologic and normal contexts related to the patient’s disease, and a decision making in choosing, evaluating and interpreting any content featuring in the Virtual Clinic is requested to complete the simulation itself. The E_Library contains the most relevant Veterinary Url’s in order to give a virtual tutorial and easy access to the scientific databases, without getting lost among the much information available on the net. This will possibly help in recognizing and differentiating websites in order to achieve reasonable data.

enjoy your visit,
the Author