ABSTRACT
Digital twin technology originated from the aviation and aeronautics field but has gained significant traction in recent years, as other sectors start to explore its potential applications including the healthcare sector. Researchers and practitioners are learning how this technology can be applied to tackle the issues posed by the emerging Healthcare 5.0 paradigm. The integration of digital twin and blockchain technology can revolutionize the healthcare industry by enabling real-time monitoring and control of physical assets and processes and ensuring data security and integrity. It allows patients to better manage their own healthcare data as well as securely share it with relevant entities, including healthcare providers, treatment facilities, and drug companies. Some pilot projects have been started to explore the application of such fusion, including the use of remote patient monitoring, drug supply chain management, and clinical trials. This chapter describes some of these pilot projects in order to demonstrate what digital twins and blockchain can provide for the healthcare industry.
