Combating the conservative practices: block chain technology for securing electronic health records in remote medical systems
Waseem Sajjad, Sarmad Javed, Uzma Khan, Shamaim Naeem, Ihsan Qamar · Annals of Medicine and Surgery · 2026
The need for protecting electronic health records (EHRs) in distant medical systems is discussed in the article, which also suggests using blockchain technology as a viable countermeasure to more conventional, less secure practices. The current approaches to managing EHRs in remote health care are frequently vulnerable to hacks and data theft, which impedes the advancement of telemedicine. Contrarily, due to its decentralized and immutable nature, blockchain technology offers greater security, guaranteeing patient data are kept private and unaltered. Additionally, it makes it easier for health care systems to communicate data seamlessly, improving patient care. For widespread adoption, however, issues like scalability and infrastructure needs must be resolved. An ecosystem for remote health care that is more secure and patient-focused can result from embracing blockchain-based EHRs.