Utilising Quick Response (QR) codes to provide patient information leaflets in skin cancer clinics: educational, financial and environmental benefits
O'Hara, Niall Jaffe, Wayne
O'Hara, Niall
Jaffe, Wayne
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.
MIDER Authors
Date
2026-02-04
Type
Article
Subject
Patient Education, Skin Neoplasms
Collections
Citation
O'Hara N, Jaffe W. Utilising Quick Response (QR) Codes to Provide Patient Information Leaflets in Skin Cancer Clinics: Educational, Financial and Environmental Benefits. Cureus. 2026 Feb 4;18(2):e102982. doi: 10.7759/cureus.102982.
Journal / Source Title
Cureus
DOI
10.7759/cureus.102982
PMID
41798474
Publisher
Cureus
Publisher’s URL
http://www.cureus.com/