Biomedical Visualisation: Volume 12 - The Importance of Context in Image-Making

This book explores the practice and theory of visual representation in medical education, biological research, and community health, emphasizing the importance of designing appropriate images for specific target audiences. It features contributions from medical students, educators, and community-driven projects, discussing the use of clay modeling, visual affordances, and 3D construction of internal cellular structures. It also addresses ethical considerations in the use and sharing of digital images of body donors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 191 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This captivating book delves into the realm of visual representation, encompassing both practice and theory. It emphasizes the significance of designing tailored images for effective communication to specific target audiences, particularly in the fields of medical education, biological research, and community health. The author discusses the appropriate selection of high-tech digital or low-tech analogue technologies for image-making, considering the unique requirements of these contexts.

We gain insights from medical students who highlight the transformative impact of clay modeling in their understanding of anatomy, educators and curriculum designers who explore the visual affordances in medical education, and a community-driven project in South Africa that employs locally designed images and culture-specific narratives to disseminate vital health information to marginalized communities.

A chapter explores the evolution of scientific visualisation and representation of big data, catering to diverse audiences. Another showcases the innovative 3D construction of internal cellular structures from microscopic 2D slices, offering a glimpse into the intricate world of medical imaging. As we embrace blended learning in anatomy education, a timely chapter prompts us to delve deeper into and contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding important ethical considerations in the use and sharing of digital images of body donors.

This comprehensive book appeals to a wide range of professionals, including educators, medical illustrators, curriculum designers, post-graduate students, community health practitioners, and biomedical researchers. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of visual representation and its applications in various healthcare contexts.

Weight: 591g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031108884
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022