Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Book Chapter Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Blockchain application on healthcare services in metaverse Description An account of the resource The convergence of blockchain technology and the metaverse is ushering in a transformative era for healthcare services. From telemedicine to health records management, the authors delve into the innovative applications and the potential benefits for patients and providers in this blockchain-powered metaverse of health. Blockchain technology can establish trust in virtual healthcare encounters. They examine the secure sharing of health data, verifiable credentials, and decentralized patient control. Virtual clinics in the metaverse can provide patients with a realistic setting for medical consultations. Counterfeit medications endanger patient safety significantly. There are certain challenges such as privacy and security, scalability, digital divide, user acceptance etc. This study explores how blockchain ensures data security, patient privacy, and interoperability within virtual healthcare settings. Healthcare in the metaverse represents a futuristic and innovative approach to delivering and managing healthcare services within immersive digital environments. 2024, IGI Global. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Divyashree K.S. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Modern Technology in Healthcare and Medical Education: Blockchain, IoT, AR, and VR, pp. 141-158. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5493-3.ch009" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5493-3.ch009</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85194995242&amp;doi=10.4018%2F979-8-3693-5493-3.ch009&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=c81a1178f44043e0eb3e4abc3038a314" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85194995242&amp;doi=10.4018%2f979-8-3693-5493-3.ch009&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=c81a1178f44043e0eb3e4abc3038a314</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-836935495-7; 979-836935493-3 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Divyashree K.S., Christ University, India