The use of blockchain technology in medicine. Literature review and future perspectives

Jakub Młodawski; Marta Mlodawska; Marek Sikorski; Grzegorz Swiercz

doi:10.5114/ms.2023.131676

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Review paper

The use of blockchain technology in medicine. Literature review and future perspectives

Jakub Młodawski

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Marta Mlodawska

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Marek Sikorski

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Grzegorz Swiercz

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland

Medical Studies/Studia Medyczne 2023; 39 (3): 304–309

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/ms.2023.131676

Online publish date: 2023/09/30

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Blockchain technology, the backbone of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, is a rapidly growing field with a wide range of potential applications, including in the medical field. The ability to securely and transparently store and share data makes it a promising technology for various applications in healthcare. In this narrative review, we will explore the ways in which blockchain technology is being used in medicine, the potential benefits and challenges of using this technology, and the future directions for research in this area.

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The use of blockchain technology in medicine. Literature review and future perspectives

Jakub Młodawski 1 , Marta Mlodawska 1 , Marek Sikorski 1 , Grzegorz Swiercz 1

blockchain, computer security, privacy, distributed ledger technology, health information

Jakub Młodawski

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,

Marta Mlodawska

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,

Marek Sikorski

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Grzegorz Swiercz

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