[LEGAL PROTECTION AND FEATURES OF THE APPLICATION OF VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES IN MEDICINE].

The article examines certain aspects of the application of virtual reality technologies in medicine. Attention is drawn to the partial regulation of human rights protection when using virtual and augmented reality technologies in medical practice. The scope of application of virtual and augmented reality technologies in scientific research, in the education and training of medical workers, as well as in medical practice (therapy, rehabilitation, psychotherapy, surgery and related procedures) has been investigated.