title: [The QR code in society, economy and medicine--fields of application, options and chances].
abstract: 2D codes like the QR Code ("Quick Response") are becoming more and more common in society and medicine. The application spectrum and benefits in medicine and other fields are described. 2D codes can be created free of charge on any computer with internet access without any previous knowledge. The codes can be easily used in publications, presentations, on business cards and posters. Editors choose between contact details, text or a hyperlink as information behind the code. At expert conferences, linkage by QR Code allows the audience to download presentations and posters quickly. The documents obtained can then be saved, printed, processed etc. Fast access to stored data in the internet makes it possible to integrate additional and explanatory multilingual videos into medical posters. In this context, a combination of different technologies (printed handout, QR Code and screen) may be reasonable.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Universität Frankfurt/Main.
authors.forename: Benno
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Flaig
authors.forename: Markus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Parzeller
mesh_terms: D034201:Computers, Handheld / Q000191:economics*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational / Q000191:economics; D001330:Electronic Data Processing / Q000191:economics*; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000191:economics*; D005858:Germany; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000191:economics