Everything you ever wanted to know about QR codes
The QR Code
The QR Code (Quick Response Code) was developed by Masahiro Hara an engineer at Denso Wave Inc. in Japan, to track vehicles during manufacturing.
The three large corner blocks where there to indicate the direction the information was to be read, making high speed scanning of the codes possible.
Denso Wave Inc. released the QR code which made its world debut in 1994, and though the corporation would retain the patent rights they declared they would not exercise them, honouring the developers wish for all the code to be used freely.
As smart phone technology improved, the cameras on these devices are now able to scan the codes automatically (without the need for other apps). The QR code has developed into many forms either to connect people to, other people, to advertising, to websites or even to connect to WIFi networks! The possibilities are countless.
Though the code has been in widespread use, it wasn’t really until the pandemic that the code really exploded in the UK, especially as part of the NHS track and trace system in pubs and restaurants.
Most people are now remarkably familiar with scanning a code to get information, and that is precisely where MySelfCare comes in.
With multiple delivery methods to present the QR code to NHS (or other medical facility) service users, with every condition having a unique code to ensure the patient gets the information they need.
My Self Care is a collaborative platform that can produce tailor-made content for service users, or you can utilise a ready to go library. With a variety of feedback tools for the users, it allows an enhanced patient experience.
With a range of customisations available, this platform will revolutionise your patient information.