MoleMap SpotChat
Patient guide and information.
What you need to know before and during your MoleMap SpotChat appointment.
Step 1
Before your SpotChat.
- To book a SpotChat, first you'll need to sign up or login to My MoleMap, your personal, MoleMap app (it's quick, easy and confidential).
- If you have a mole of concern, please upload a clear, close-up photo to My MoleMap - see instructions in the photo guide at the bottom of this page (please note that the Melanographer will only look at one mole or lesion per SpotChat appointment).
- To book a SpotChat, first you'll need to sign up or login to My MoleMap, your personal, MoleMap app (it's quick, easy and confidential).
- If you have a mole of concern, please upload a clear, close-up photo to My MoleMap - see instructions in the photo guide at the bottom of this page (please note that the Melanographer will only look at one mole or lesion per SpotChat appointment).
Step 2
What you need your SpotChat.
- The best device to use is a smartphone (less than 7 years old is recommended).
- You can also use a laptop or PC with a camera and microphone if you don't have a smartphone.
- We recommend the following internet browsers:
- Chrome - if you have an Android mobile phone
- Safari - if you have an iPhone
- Chrome, Firefox or Safari for laptop, PC or Mac
- Please note that Internet Explorer cannot be used for SpotChat on any device
- The best device to use is a smartphone (less than 7 years old is recommended).
- You can also use a laptop or PC with a camera and microphone if you don't have a smartphone.
- We recommend the following internet browsers:
- Chrome - if you have an Android mobile phone
- Safari - if you have an iPhone
- Chrome, Firefox or Safari for laptop, PC or Mac
- Please note that Internet Explorer cannot be used for SpotChat on any device
Step 3
A few minutes before your SpotChat.
- Make sure you're in a quiet, private area where you won't be disturbed.
- Login to My MoleMap.
- Click on the ‘BOOKINGS’ tab in the menu.
- You'll see your scheduled meeting – click ‘START CALL’.
- Your Melanographer (skin cancer nurse) will join the call at the scheduled meeting time.
- Make sure you're in a quiet, private area where you won't be disturbed.
- Login to My MoleMap.
- Click on the ‘BOOKINGS’ tab in the menu.
- You'll see your scheduled meeting – click ‘START CALL’.
- Your Melanographer (skin cancer nurse) will join the call at the scheduled meeting time.
Step 4
During your SpotChat.
- When the video call starts, you'll see a live video of your MoleMap Melanographer.
- You'll also see your own video in a small window at the top left of your screen.
- At the bottom of the main video screen you'll see your call options, from left to right:
- Microphone on/off
- Camera on/off
- End call
- To end the call, simply click the red phone icon on your video screen.
- Note: With a couple of hours after your SpotChat video call, your recommended next step/s will appear in your My MoleMap app.
- When the video call starts, you'll see a live video of your MoleMap Melanographer.
- You'll also see your own video in a small window at the top left of your screen.
- At the bottom of the main video screen you'll see your call options, from left to right:
- Microphone on/off
- Camera on/off
- End call
- To end the call, simply click the red phone icon on your video screen.
- Note: With a couple of hours after your SpotChat video call, your recommended next step/s will appear in your My MoleMap app.
Photo guide
How to take the best photo of your mole.
Please note that the Melanographer will only look at one mole or lesion per SpotChat appointment.
SETTING UP
- Choose the best available device for image quality - camera, smartphone or tablet.
- Ask someone else to take the photo if possible.
- Make sure you're in a well-lit room.
- Circle the mole or lesion you're concerned about with a pen if you have other moles nearby.
- Place a ruler or coin near each mole or lesion to show its size.
TAKING THE PHOTO
- Keep the camera, phone or tablet lens parallel to your skin.
- Get as close as you can while staying in focus - depending on the device, it will likely be 10-20cm away.
- Position the mole in the centre of the screen.
- Ensure that there are no shadows in the image and that the light is even.
- Hold the device steady and take several photos.
UPLOADING THE PHOTO TO MY MOLEMAP
- Review the photos and select the best one to send to us - use the largest file size you can.
- Login to My MoleMap.
- Click on the ‘IMAGES’ tab in the menu.
- Click ‘UPLOAD IMAGES’.
- Either drag and drop the images or upload them from your computer or mobile device.
For SpotChat terms and conditions and privacy policy, please click here.
