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The Telehealth chain: a framework for secure and transparent telemedicine transactions on the blockchain

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Abstract

Background

Blockchain technology provides a secure and decentralized platform for storing and transferring sensitive medical data, which can be utilized to enable remote medical consultations.

Aim

A theoretical framework for creating a blockchain-based digital system created to facilitate telemedicine system.

Results

This paper proposes a theoretical framework based on Hyperledger fabric for creating a blockchain-based digital entity to facilitate telemedicine services. The proposed framework utilizes blockchain technology to provide a secure and reliable platform for medical practitioners to interact remotely with patient transactions.

Conclusion

The blockchain will serve as a one-stop digital service to secure patient data, ensure privacy, and facilitate payments. The proposed framework leverages the existing Hyperledger fabric platform to build a secure blockchain-assisted telemedicine platform.

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  1. Athena Center for Advanced Research in Healthcare, Camerino, Italy

    Syed Sarosh Mahdi

  2. Division of Clinical Oral Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Syed Sarosh Mahdi & Muneer Gohar Babar

  3. Universita Telematica Giustino Fortunato, Benevento, Italy

    Zaib Ullah

  4. The Clinical Research Center, School of Medicinal and Health Products Sciences, University of Camerino, 62032, Camerino, Italy

    Gopi Battineni

  5. Restorative Dentistry Division, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Umer Daood

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Study design: Syed Sarosh Mahdi, Umer Daood Gopi Battineni, Zaib Ullah. Final manuscript revision: Syed Sarosh Mahdi, Muneer Gohar Babar, Umer Daood, Zaib Ullah. Manuscript preparation: Zaib Ullah, Syed Sarosh Mahdi, Muneer Gohar Babar, Gopi Battineni. Software: Syed Sarosh Mahdi, Zaib Ullah. Blockchain integration: Zaib Ullah, Syed Sarosh Mahdi and Gopi Battineni. Figures: Zaib Ullah. Literature review: Syed Sarosh Mahdi, Zaib Ullah, Gopi Battineni, Muneer Gohar Babar. Research background: Zaib Ullah, Syed Sarosh Mahdi, Gopi Battineni. Study approval: Syed Sarosh Mahdi, Umer Daood, and Zaib Ullah. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

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Mahdi, S.S., Ullah, Z., Battineni, G. et al. The Telehealth chain: a framework for secure and transparent telemedicine transactions on the blockchain. Ir J Med Sci (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-024-03728-z

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