Video games have been around for decades and although they were originally conceived as a form of entertainment, they have now changed. Today it is one of the most powerful industries in the world. The most interesting thing is that the options that exist are quite varied thematic. In fact, there are ideal titles for doctors because they were created specifically for this guild.
Now, over the years, the perception of video games has changed. It is an issue that has been taken up in recent days due to a comment by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. In one of his morning lectures, he accused that they were responsible for recruiting children and adolescents to integrate them into organized crime.
For his part, he also criticized the excessive violence that prevails in some games. Although the truth is that it cannot be generalized and that is why below we share some video games for doctors that you cannot miss because they will help you to reaffirm your knowledge or to support your patients.
Surgeon Simulator 2
If you are a surgeon you cannot miss it because it is perfect to practice. It consists of the simulation of an operation on a patient. Everything takes place in the first person and recreates what is experienced inside the operating rooms. The sensitivity of the keys is similar to real life and any small movement can cause fatal actions.
Cardio Ex
While for cardiologists there is this option that shows real cases of cardiology. The goal is to review each one and offer an accurate diagnosis and treatment. If you succeed, you can advance to receive cases of greater difficulty.
Bio Inc. Redemption: Plague vs Doctor Simulator
Perhaps you heard about this title at the beginning of the pandemic because of its theme that many criticized. It has actually existed since 2017 and it is a strategy game that shows a world attacked by a deadly disease that has infected the entire population. Your task is to make the necessary decisions to find a cure and thus avoid a catastrophe.
EndeavorRX
Within the video games for doctors it is perhaps the most popular. It is all due to the fact that in 2020 it was the first in history to be recommended by the US Food and Drug Agency (FDA) for the treatment of pediatric patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The title is aimed at patients 8 to 12 years of age. From various tests it was found that by playing it, users manage to improve their attention function.
Titles created by UNAM
Finally, there is not a specific title but several and the highlight is that all They were created by Mexicans. Those responsible are members of the Laboratory for Research and Development of Interactive Applications for Neuro-Rehabilitation (LANR), which is part of the UNAM. Within their work they have developed video games for neurorehabilitation of people affected in their upper motor skills (arms and hands). They are not directly for doctors but are useful to complement the work they do with patients.