I have been lurking in the SLED list and have just joined this list. I understand this is geared more towards healthcare. We are trying to get into business of Virtual Simulation for medical procedures. The project was started by our High School son who is going to take part in a science competition with the project.

I write this email, to see if any of you would have the time to fill up the below mentioned questions and send it back to him at romilfs@yahoo.com or send it back to me atvshah.ezcomics@gmail.com. There is no need to reply to the entire group. Also it would be great if you can give some information about your medical expertise.(if your signature contains all the information then we are all set)

Questions (please underline answers or simply list them in the email)

                        1.      Will virtual simulation improve quality and safety in medicine?

Significantly     Somewhat     None

2.      Does virtual simulation have the potential to reduce patient and in turn health care costs?

            Significantly     Somewhat     None

                        3. Will virtual simulation lead to better propagation of medical processes and technology to third world and poor countries?

                        Significantly       Somewhat   None

                         4.      Would your practice/the hospital you work for, benefit from Virtual Technology in Medicine?

            Significantly     Somewhat     None

             5.      Any other comments: