Can Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Reduce Medical Errors?

1. Introduction Medical errors pose a widespread issue in healthcare, resulting in serious outcomes including misdiagnoses, prescription errors, and procedural errors. Not only do these pose a threat to patient safety but also contribute to rising healthcare expenses. The incorporation of blockchain technology in healthcare systems offers a revolutionary platform to counter these threats. With its transparent, decentralized, and immutable character, blockchain development services can redefine the security of data, simplify the management of patient information, and ultimately improve the accuracy of medical practices. A research done by the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that medical mistakes are among the leading 10 factors responsible for death and disability globally. Inadequate coordination among healthcare providers and disjoined patient records are major contributors to these mistakes. Through the use of blockchain technology in healthcare , hospitals and clin...