QR code communication system in medicine

DOI: 10.31673/2412-9070.2022.033942

Abstract

The modern world is gaining momentum in the field of information technologies every day. «QR code» has become an integral part of our lives, such as paying with a smartphone, buying plane and train tickets, reading website URLs, and downloading programs and applications. The application of the QR code can be seen even in the field of education and medicine Considering this, there is a need to present information in a new, more compact form that meets the long list of requirements of the modern information society. This topic is so popular and recognized in the world that it can be discussed for a long time.
Although QR codes look simple, they can store a lot of information. But no matter how much information a QR code contains, the information must be available immediately after the user scans it — hence the name Quick Response. A QR code is a convenience designed for the use of large amounts of information. The latest QR code technology is very practical for many companies.
The benefit of the development of this system can be traced to such examples when there were mass accidents, plane crashes, train derailments, floods, and other disasters. Also, the current situation in Ukraine, when a rocket hit a high-rise building and many people found themselves under the rubble with serious injuries, can serve as an actual example. The relevance of QR code application in medicine will be shown in the example of this situation. QR code identification features are also provided. A comparison of a QR code with a barcode is demonstrated. The advantages of the QR code are highlighted. The method of using the QR code and the algorithm of actions for its use by medics in a disaster with a large number of injured people are presented.

Keywords: QR code; barcode; information technology; quick access; information storage; available information; identification; QR code in medicine; action algorithm.

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