Mediblock: Adopting Decentralized Ledger Technology for the Management of Patient Data

Abstract

Patient data management is one of the most urgent issues facing in the healthcare sector. These issues are mostly related to data security and privacy issues that arise from flaws in centralized systems. These flaws put patient data at risk of impending cyberattacks and breaches, which could have dire repercussions for patients and healthcare providers alike. Patient’s lack of control over their data also poses serious privacy and consent difficulties, which undermines their confidence in the healthcare system. MediBlock is at the vanguard of healthcare innovation by utilizing decentralized ledger technology more particularly, the Ethereum blockchain—to change patient data management. MediBlock creates a transparent and safe platform that gives people complete ownership over their health data by utilizing the Ethereum blockchain. Users can feel secure knowing that their medical records are private because Ethereum is decentralized and guarantees data accessibility, integrity, and privacy. With the assurance that only authorized individuals can access MediBlock, patients can safely keep a multitude of health data, such as test results, treatment details, and medical histories. By facilitating smooth data interchange between patients and healthcare providers, the platform lowers the chance of medical errors and eliminates needless data collecting. The decentralized design of MediBlock fosters trust and transparency between patients and medical providers by promoting efficiency and interoperability throughout the healthcare ecosystem.