The Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 2001 conference proceedings explore the intersection of informatics and healthcare. This collection presents forefront research from the January 2001 conference, bringing together physicians, computer scientists, and IT innovators. It details advancements in telemedicine, computer-assisted diagnosis and surgery, psychotherapy, and education. The papers cover both clinical applications and the underlying technologies such as simulation, visualization, imaging, haptics, and robotics.

The Medicine Meets Virtual Reality conference series has historically served as a crucial forum for interdisciplinary exchange between medical professionals and technology experts. The 2001 proceedings likely reflect the state-of-the-art in medical informatics at the turn of the millennium, highlighting the growing integration of virtual reality and simulation into clinical practice and education. The focus on both applications and underlying technologies suggests a comprehensive overview for researchers and practitioners in the field. This volume would have been a valuable resource for understanding the trajectory of digital health technologies.