Utilising Quick Response (QR) Codes to Provide Patient Information Leaflets in Skin Cancer Clinics: Educational, Financial and Environmental Benefits

TL;DR

This paper explores using QR codes in skin cancer clinics to provide patient information leaflets, offering educational, financial, and environmental benefits.

Contribution

The study introduces and evaluates QR code technology in skin cancer clinics for delivering patient information.

Findings

QR codes can enhance patient education in skin cancer clinics.

QR code use offers potential cost-saving and environmental benefits.

QR codes facilitate informed decision-making and optimize healthcare resources.

Abstract

Skin cancer clinics play a pivotal role in early detection and effective management of skin cancer. Patient education is a key component in achieving these goals. This observational evaluation study explores our experience of the introduction of quick response (QR) code technology to access patient information leaflets (PILs) in skin cancer clinics. We discuss the evidence behind and previous use of QR code technology in clinical settings and highlight the potential educational, cost-saving and environmental benefits. By harnessing the power of QR codes, clinicians can enhance patient education, facilitate informed decision-making, and optimise healthcare resource utilisation.