# P2P Medical Patient data is securely stored through the use of blockchain technology. By [Mary Van Puymbroeck](https://www.trendhunter.com/Mary.Puymbroeck), Research Advisor at Trend Hunter | Published Dec 11, 2018 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/p2p-medical ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the P2P Medical trend? **P2P Medical:** Blockchain technology is being used to securely and accurately store health records. Not only does this elevate the standard of care that healthcare providers are able to administer, but in a world where our personal data is vulnerable, patients can have a greater sense of trust. ## The consumer insight behind the P2P Medical trend Recognizing the benefits that technology carries for the healthcare industry, many consumers embrace the newly found efficiency and convenience that connected devices offer them. However, moving to an omnichannel approach to healthcare is cause for concern as many are worried about how their data is stored and used. As a result, consumers prioritize platforms with built-in security measures that give them peace of mind. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 16, 2018 to Feb 12, 2019 - Published: Dec 11, 2018 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the P2P Medical trend ### Blockchain-Powered Medical Data Storage The use of blockchain technology for health data storage offers complete access, control, and privacy, ensuring secure medical data management. ### Virtual Healthcare Consultations Blockchain-powered virtual healthcare services can offer convenience and efficiency, especially when travelling, providing users with on-demand medical aids or information. ### AI-Powered Medical Research Apps The application of AI and machine learning in medical research can accelerate medical advancements and benefit the healthcare industry, while blockchain-based infrastructure ensures secure data management and privacy protection. ## What the P2P Medical trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Industry The healthcare industry can benefit greatly from the use of innovative and secure platforms and technologies that can greatly improve patient data security, confidentiality, and accessibility. ### For Fintech Industry The fintech industry can leverage blockchain technology for more secure and private data management, as well as creating blockchain-based systems for secure medical data exchanges and payments. ### For Insurance Industry The insurance industry can embrace blockchain technology for secure medical data management and research, and partner with AI-based applications and systems for accurate predictions and insights on health and treatment. ## Workshop question What brands or organizations within your space are most prepared to leverage blockchain technology? ## Trend signals for P2P Medical Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 33%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 56% - Activity: 33% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the P2P Medical trend 5 featured examples from Jan 16, 2018 to Feb 12, 2019. - [AI-Powered Medical Research Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-research-app): Doc.Ai is a Innovative App That Might Change the Insurance Game (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The healthcare industry stands to benefit from the disruptive innovation of AI-powered medical research apps, as they can improve health outcomes and accelerate research processes. - [Blockchain-Powered Virtual Healthcare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctor-smart): Doctor Smart Offers Virtual Healthcare Consultations (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Telemedicine companies can leverage blockchain technology to offer secure and efficient virtual healthcare consultations to patients around the world. - [Blockchain-Powered Medical Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockmedx): BlockMedx Aims to End the Opioid Crisis Using the Blockchain (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Exploring how blockchain can disrupt traditional healthcare technology by offering secure and transparent solutions for medical platforms and prescription management. - [Secure Medical Exchanges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypertrust-xchain): Hypertrust X-Chain Uses the Blockchain to Better Transfer Patient Data (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for healthcare technology industry to utilize blockchain technology for secure exchange and management of medical data. - [Blockchain Medical Data Vaults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-data-storage): This Health Data Storage Project is Being Pioneered By Nokia (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity to develop and provide secure medical data storage solutions using blockchain technology. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)