Authors: Samiksha R Hajare, Prof. S. V. Raut
Abstract: Integration of blockchain technology into healthcare systems, particularly within telehealth and telemedicine frameworks, represents a paradigmatic shift aimed at resolving persistent challenges in digital health infrastructures. These challenges primarily encompass the secure exchange of medical data, achieving interoperability between disparate health information systems, and empowering patients with greater control over their personal health information. Blockchain enabled paradigms in healthcare are presented as transformative frameworks designed to address persistent issues such as secure medical data exchange, interoperability, and patient-centric control. The theoretical discussions around blockchain in healthcare highlight its potential complexities, with influence its research and practical use. The growth of telehealth and telemedicine has changed how healthcare is delivered, allowing for remote consultations and better resource management. However, current telemedicine systems often use centralized architectures, making them vulnerable to security threats like data breaches and fraud. This paper suggests incorporating blockchain technology into telemedicine platforms to improve security, transparency, and data integrity. By using a decentralized and tamper-resistant ledger, the proposed system aims to protect patient records and increase trust among healthcare providers and patients. Key features include secure appointment scheduling and reliable management of electronic health records within a user-friendly interface. This research helps advance telemedicine by addressing key security challenges and proposing a scalable, secure platform, especially useful in areas with limited access to traditional healthcare.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17304779
