“Mighty Casey” Quinlan: outspoken patient activist

Abstract

Casey was notorious for having a QR code tattooed on her sternum that linked to her complete medical history online. It was a visible protest against American medicine’s inability to give her an integrated record and it was effective activism: it opened eyes and started conversationswhenever she appearedatmedical conferences.Her video interview tells why she did it and vividly showcases her personality.1