Potential Benefits of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Blockchain Technology in Dermatology

Michael  Diaz; Jasmine Tran

doi:10.5826/dpc.1401a61

Potential Benefits of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Blockchain Technology in Dermatology

Authors

Michael Diaz College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
Jasmine Tran School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Keywords:

blockchain, Web 3.0, electronic medical records, clinical dermatology, patient privacy, health system management

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