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Blockchain Consent

Meaning

Blockchain consent is a secure, transparent, and auditable method of managing an individual’s permissions for the use and sharing of their sensitive health data, including genetic and hormonal profiles, utilizing distributed ledger technology. This system grants the patient granular control, allowing them to specify exactly which researchers, clinicians, or wellness applications can access their data and for what defined duration or purpose. It is a critical component in the future of personalized medicine, ensuring data sovereignty and addressing privacy concerns inherent in interoperable health systems. The immutability of the blockchain record provides a reliable timestamp and proof of consent or revocation.