Rational Surgical Solutions has partnered with blockchain start-up, Blockdrive, to incorporate blockchain technology to their Rati-Fi platform. The system aims to help healthcare providers use technology to improve patient care. More specifically, it seeks to minimize miscommunication between patient and doctor before surgery, while also improving efficiency, outcomes and revenues.
Informed consent is legalese for a process where doctors get permission from patients before conducting surgery or invasive procedures. Patients sign a document saying that they understand the risks. Only after this is confirmed can doctors proceed to treat them.
The founder and CEO of Rational Surgical Solutions Dr. Jonathan Fialkov is a urologist. He explained why he created the system: “Over 14 years working at a clinic, I saw the same situations arise particularly with patients not understanding all of the implications of surgery. “
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