Case studies about smart contracts in healthcare

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) such as devices and sensors are a fast growth reality which our bureaucratical and archaic institutional system is not yet ready to embrace its functionalities. In the health system, many developments are made, and smart devices are the key to preventing, studying, investigating, and solving a lot of diseases and improving our health system. But along with this, innovation is necessary for the hospitals, for example, to have a proper system that provides storage of health data information and respects the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with the use of smart contracts that secure the integrity and disclosure of the patient's data, since the majority of hospitals still use paper, physical records to store data. In this study, we will briefly analyse and explain three different suggested methods to deal with the challenges that Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) encounters. We will not choose which one is the best because of the different features and the countries they are proposed but will emphasize the benefits and challenges which one has.

Decentralizing Health Care: History and Opportunities of Web3

“…This approach ensures that patient data are not confined to a single repository but are distributed across a network, thereby facilitating comprehensive and global access for patients [ 4 ]. Moreover, the incorporation of smart contracts and advanced cryptography systems automates the access process, enabling efficient and timely retrieval of data [ 5 ]. Web3 additionally empowers patients with bidirectional control over their data.…”

“…In patient data management, platforms such as Patientory (Patientory Inc) are empowering patients to store and manage their health data on blockchain, offering unprecedented control and privacy. Furthermore, health care systems are adopting smart contracts to streamline insurance processes, reducing administrative burdens and increasing transparency [ 5 ]. In scientific discovery, the field of decentralized clinical trials is also embracing Web3, with platforms like ClinTex using blockchain for secure data sharing and patient recruitment [ 10 - 12 ].…”