Research on blockchain-based medical data storage and sharing

Authors

  • Qiuxia Wu School of Economics and Management, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang 330013, China

Keywords:

Blockchain technology; medical data; storage and sharing; privacy

Abstract

With its unique advantages of ensuring data integrity, preventing tampering, and enabling traceability, blockchain technology demonstrates immense po-tential in the field of medical data storage and sharing. Current challenges in medical data sharing include low cross-institutional efficiency and incomplete error correction mechanisms. Through core components such as distributed ledgers and smart contracts, blockchain technology provides new solutions for the secure storage and sharing of medical data. This paper explores the basic principles and related technologies of blockchain, discusses the current status and challenges of medical data storage and sharing, and focuses on the application of blockchain technology in secure storage and sharing systems for medical data. Furthermore, it analyzes future trends in blockchain applications for medical data storage and sharing, aiming to provide references for the further development of medical informatics and to promote the comprehensive improvement of healthcare service efficiency and quality.

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Published

2025-03-10

Data Availability Statement

The data presented in this study are available on request from the corresponding author.

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

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Review Article

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