Background: The application of blockchain technology is being explored to improve the interoperability of patient health information between healthcare organisations while maintaining the privacy and security of data.
Objectives: The objective of this scoping review is to explore and categorise the benefits and threats of blockchain technology application in a healthcare system.
Methods: Databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, IEEE, Springer, and ScienceDirect were searched using a combination of terms related to blockchain, healthcare, benefits and threats.