APPLICATION OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE
1.Hecuring patient data. Blockchain technology keeps medical data safe and secure hence preventing
them from entering into unauthorized hand, this is achieved by keeping logs of all patient data
transparent, incorruptible and decentralized.
2.Smooth and continues switching of patients between providers. By the use of private key same
information could allow individual patients to easily unlock and share their health data with other
providers or organization.
3. Help in drug supply management and traceability. With its feature of decentralization it guarantees
full transparency in the process of delivery from the point of origin. With the help of ledger which will be
able to record data in every step of the way including the person that handled the product.
4. Help in research. By the use electronic health record it allows sharing and updating of medical
information of a given patient. Researchers are able to access this data from thousands of patients
hence promote massive research because of the adequate information.
5. Help in remote monitoring. Patients can know get access to their personal medical records at the
comfort of their home by the use of their mobile application. The electronic medical health records are
stored in the blockchain network