Who would have thought that a social media platform can be used to perform a medical procedure? It seems that the high-tech spectacles can also be used to guide rookie doctors as well as viewers. Let us find out why these spectacles are changing the medical world.
Let us first get to know more about the Snap spectacles. It is a pair of connected sunglasses that can record snippets that will automatically save in your Snapchat memories. The sunglasses feature a camera with a 115-degree lens, which will mimic how we see. Let us continue to read on to find out more about this new trend in the medical world.
Snapchat In The Operating Room
Let us admit it, being a surgeon is hard especially when you are in the midst of a medical procedure. When you are inside the operating room, you will have to make sure that you are thoroughly “scrubbed,” meaning there are only a few people who are privileged to be inside the operating room.
That is why I applaud the doctor who thought of using the spectacles to be able to guide doctors and teaching them at the same time on how to perform the surgery. It can be one form of disseminating information not only to those in the medical field but also to those who are interested in finding out how does an operation can save lives.
The Debate Of Using Snapchat In The OR
There are still surgeons who are in doubt or do not want to use the said gadget to be shared on any social media platform. The reason behind is that it may not protect the rights of the patient’s privacy. While others do not want it to be a form of entertainment. This can also threaten the trust and confidentiality between the patient and the doctor.
Reasons Why Surgeons Use Snapchat Glasses
There are many reasons that I can think of why surgeons are using the Snapchat Glasses. Continue to read on and find out some of the reasons why there are many surgeons are starting to use the glasses.
- It alleviates the fear of the surgical procedure. Many people are somewhat anxious when it comes to the thought of undergoing the knife. I mean, yes, it is something that you can find scary, but once you have the chance to see the actual procedure, it will lessen the fear and anxiety.
With us having quick access to the OR, it will be helpful since we will be more familiar with the place and it will trigger us to search regarding the procedure that you may undergo. With this, it will be more helpful for you to rest and prepare for your upcoming surgical operations.
- Educational Opportunities. Surgeons are not only performing these procedures, but they are also educators. It is one way of extending educational opportunities to those areas where there are shortages of surgeons. It is one effective way of using cutting-edge technology by using low-cost gadgets where you can able to reach many people and teach them.
With the help of Snapchat Glasses, doctors will be able to reach more people and teach them real-time while performing the surgery without having any troubles at all. Instead of the doctor going one on one, they can do it now by one to many. Which can help a lot to be able to relay the message.
- Helps in Promoting Medical Professional. We have established the fact that there is a lack of medical professionals in the world. With the advancement of the social platform, the spectacles also can help in promoting the noble work of a surgeon. In a way can entice a lot of young people to try a path in the medical field and might be the next future surgeons.
With Snapchat Glasses, they can share what we want to see in the actual surgery, which also can spark interest. To be a surgeon at that is something that young people nowadays are aiming for and this may change their view and opinion.
- Connecting People. With the help of Snapchat and it’s glasses, it helps in connecting people globally. Not just people who share the same interest but also for people who are curious. They can view and learn together with the rest of the world. People and doctor can be connected and may establish that bridge to be able to bring the method of surgery to the people.
Surgeons can now show their stage to the world, and the people can now see how the surgeons work and make the patient’s life better. Since many people are now into social media, the surgeons can be able to connect and share their everyday surgical life.
The Future Of Medicine
With the rise of social media, there was a rise in aesthetic plastic surgery, thanks to the medical-based Snapchatting. It can be either a good or bad thing. Nevertheless, with the medical procedures being shown online, many people are more becoming aware and interested in doing plastic surgery.
Not only that, imagine other possibilities, like doing an actual medical operation, people are educated regarding how the procedure was done. Surgeons who operate will be able to give us a clear look on the effects of the abnormalities and how to remove it or fix it.
In the coming years, I am hopeful that we will likely see an increase in the confidentiality and ethics, especially when it comes to social media. There will also be an increase in of governance by the medical management.
Thoughts On Snapchat Glasses And The Surgeons
In my own opinion, I don’t see any wrong on what the surgeons are doing as long as they have the permission of the patients or hide their identity. It is something new to challenge the dogma of tradition in medical health. By the use of an unlikely technology, we can raise the bar in medical practice.