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Current Issue Highlights
Ethics of Blockchain by Design: Guiding a Responsible Future for Healthcare Innovation
Muthu Ramachandran, PhD
The rapid evolution of blockchain technology within healthcare presents unparalleled
opportunities for advancements, including enhanced patient data security, decentralized systems for trustless operations, and transparent supply chain management. However, as blockchain reshapes the healthcare landscape, it demands a robust ethical framework that guides its design and implementation.
This paper explores the ethical challenges and opportunities of using blockchain technology in healthcare, emphasizing the need for
responsible design. Blockchain can not only improve data security, transparency, and patient trust but also raises concerns about inequality, access, and unintended consequences. The author proposes an ethical framework to guide the development and use of blockchain in healthcare, ensuring it aligns with principles like fairness, inclusivity, and accountability. By involving diverse stake-holders and prioritizing human-centric design, this study aims
to foster innovation that benefits while minimizing harm. The findings highlight the importance of considering equity and societal impact in healthcare technology.
This study is conceptual and does not include empirical data or case-specific applications. The ethical frame-work proposed is based on a synthesis
of existing literature and theoretical analysis, which may not capture the full diversity of perspectives or real-world complexities in implementing blockchain systems across varied healthcare contexts.
The paper proposes a set of best practices guidelines on ethics of blockchain by design.
Learn more at https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v7.362
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