Digital technologies in the study of otolaringology

Abstract

Modern medicine requires the training of physicians to integrate new technologies into everyday practice. Changes in public expectations also have a great impact on medical education. They put patient safety first and raise the ethical issues of education in living patients. Therefore, new forms of education are used today. They are aimed at self-acquisition of knowledge using digital technologies. The essence of this is to acquire basic knowledge, improve the decision- making process, increase perception variations, train for rare or critical events, improve psychomotor skills and team training. The essence of the new era of technological tools in education can be represented by the expression «Anyone can learn anything from anyone at any time». We see several ways to improve the study of otolaryngology with the help of digital technologies. Computer training is one of them. Of great importance is the 63 Natural Science Readings (May 28-30, 2020, Bratislava) use of three-dimensional computer graphics in the study of the anatomy of the ear, throat and nose. Of great interest is the use of medical mobile phone programs to obtain patient data and prescribe rational treatment. We see the growing role of simulation teaching methods in the training of students, interns, practitioners. These methods improve the coordination of eyes and hands, reduce the reflex time. No less important is the method of modeling. It allows you to simulate real situations that otolaryngologists may encounter in their practice. Digital teaching and learning technologies need to be used wherever they have real advantages over other learning scenarios. But at the same time it is necessary to use the opportunity to learn from leading specialists. The task of medical schools is to combine traditional education with new technologies.