Regulatory Considerations for Safe and Ethical Use of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Dermatology.

Abstract

Dermatology is beginning to investigate the uses of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to enhance residency education and to provide patients with comprehensive and interactive experiences. Although the applications of VR and AR to improve patient clinical care are exciting, these technologic advances may have implications about regulatory considerations, patient safety, informed consent, and privacy. We review how using artificial intelligence, VR, and AR can enhance patient care and deliberate the complex issues surrounding these potential innovations.