Medical Digital Identity and Information Management Platform dApp

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Jose Ramon Velazquez Caceres

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Individual

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

12

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

Digitizing medical records into a cardano dApp boosts accessibility, efficiency, and patient care while fostering interoperability. facilitating communication among medical staff and patients

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependencies

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

No

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

Opting for a closed-source model ensures protection of proprietary algorithms, maintaining competitive advantage, and safeguarding sensitive patient data. It allows for stringent quality control, controlled development processes, and the ability to implement advanced security measures effectively.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

The process of onboarding patients to take control of their medical information and identity involves several steps. Firstly, patients register and create accounts on the patient dApp, providing necessary personal information for identity verification. Through Cardano's decentralized identity solution, Atala PRISM, patients undergo a secure authentication process, ensuring integrity and confidentiality.

Once authenticated, patients are guided through uploading and digitizing their medical records onto the platform. This includes scanning physical documents or inputting information manually, ensuring accurate recording and secure storage of all relevant medical data.

Patients then have the option to manage their medical information, including updating personal details, viewing lab results, accessing prescription histories, and scheduling appointments. Intuitive user interfaces and interactive features enable patients to navigate the dApp easily and take proactive control of their healthcare journey.

Throughout the onboarding process, patients receive educational resources and guidance on utilizing the platform effectively, empowering informed decisions about health and well-being. Support services are available to address any questions or concerns, ensuring a seamless transition.

Overall, the onboarding process empowers patients to take ownership of their medical information and identity, fostering autonomy and accountability in managing healthcare needs. Leveraging blockchain technology and user-centric design principles, the patient dApp ensures secure access to medical records and tools for informed healthcare decisions. Collaborative efforts between patients and medical staff further enhance data accuracy and completion of vaccine requirements, promoting better health outcomes and disease prevention.

Document digitization captures the image of physical records, which are then processed using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology and encrypted before being stored. There are two repositories: the first one stores documents in a decentralized manner using IPFS, while the other serves as the information registry. Finally, an additional module is required to view the documents over the internet.

Timeline (in spanish)

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

In order to gauge the effectiveness of our project in digitizing medical records and enhancing patient-medical staff collaboration, we'll implement a multifaceted measurement strategy that combines quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback mechanisms.

For instance, to track the number of patients onboarded onto the platform, we'll develop a sophisticated patient registration system within the dApp. Each successful registration will trigger a unique digital identity token issuance, which will be recorded and monitored on the blockchain. By analyzing the growth of these digital identity tokens over time, we can accurately quantify the rate of patient onboarding.

To assess the volume of medical records digitized, we'll leverage blockchain-based data storage solutions such as IPFS (InterPlanetary File System). Every medical record uploaded to the dApp will be assigned a unique hash identifier, which will be securely stored on the blockchain. By monitoring the increase in hash transactions associated with medical records, we can track the growth of digitized records within the system.

Furthermore, we'll employ Cardano's native transaction monitoring tools to record and analyze the frequency of interactions occurring within the dApps. This includes patient consultations, record updates, appointment scheduling, and other relevant transactions. By aggregating transaction data from the Cardano blockchain, we can generate insights into user engagement and activity levels, providing valuable feedback on the platform's usability and effectiveness.

In addition to quantitative metrics, we'll actively solicit qualitative feedback from users through integrated feedback mechanisms within the dApps. Users will be encouraged to rate their experience and provide comments, allowing us to capture nuanced insights into user perceptions and identify areas for improvement. Furthermore, we'll conduct structured user surveys and focus group discussions to delve deeper into user experiences and gather actionable feedback for iterative refinement of the platform.

By creatively combining technical data analysis with user-centric feedback mechanisms, we ensure a comprehensive understanding of the project's impact and effectiveness. This multifaceted measurement approach not only quantifies the tangible outcomes of our project but also captures the qualitative nuances of user experiences, enabling continuous improvement and optimization of our solution.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Capabilities: Currently our team members have been working on completing projects like F7 dTeach dApp Ayllu. The technical aspects of the F7 Grow Latin America project likely involve the development of a decentralized edtech platform using Cardano's blockchain technology. This would include aspects such as smart contracts for secure transactions, decentralized storage for content, identity management, and possibly integration with other blockchain protocols for scalability and interoperability. Additionally, there may be considerations for user interface design, backend infrastructure, and data privacy and security measures.(https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/7/f7-grow-latin-america-grow-cardano/new-d-edtech-platform-for-latam)

Our team is also working on a F11 Blockchain Voting System dApp. The technical aspects of the proposed Cardano blockchain voting system include the development of smart contracts to facilitate secure and transparent voting processes. This involves creating a decentralized network where each participant can securely cast their votes, which are then recorded immutably on the blockchain. Features may include cryptographic protocols for voter authentication, encryption for ballot secrecy, and mechanisms for tallying and auditing votes.(https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/11/cardano-use-cases-concept/blockchain-voting-system).

in terms of fund management are team is dedicated to trasnperency and has worked with F6, F7, F8, and F11 projects managing funds between 5-figure and 6-figure.

Our team also has extensive experience in community engagement and event management is evidenced by our successful organization and hosting of 24 events through our F7 project. These events have provided valuable opportunities for knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration within the Cardano community. For more information about our past events and their outcomes, please visit the following link: https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/7/f7-grow-latin-america-grow-cardano/networkingeducation-latam

Our team even successfully completed projects such as the F8 Documentary, show casing Cardano to the world through real world project (https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/8/f8-film-media-fam-creatives-unite/documentary-south-america)

Our patient onboarding process to take control of their medical information and identity is positioned for success, with a clear pathway to feasibility. Leveraging our technical expertise in blockchain development and decentralized identity solutions, particularly Cardano's Atala PRISM, we are confident in seamlessly integrating blockchain technology into the onboarding process. Through rigorous market research, we're identifying opportunities and understanding regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and meet user needs. Active engagement in the Cardano Community will further bolster our project, fostering support, collaboration, and user adoption. With careful planning and execution, we're prepared to deliver a transformative solution that not only showcases Cardano's capabilities but also addresses real-world challenges in patient onboarding and healthcare management.

[PROJECT MILESTONES] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Months 1-3

Milestone Number : 1

Milestone Title: Planning

Milestone Outputs:

• Project scheme, definition of macro tasks and detailed tasks.
• Define detailed system architecture and select technologies.
• Interface design.
• Definition of medical standards for information.
• Definition of standards and format of information to digitize.

Acceptance criteria:

• The project scheme and definition of macro and detailed tasks are clearly established and understandable.
• The system architecture and selected technologies are detailed in documentation and provide a solid foundation for the project's future development.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Project roadmap.
• Architecture design.
• Standards to be implemented

Months 4-7

Milestone Number: 2

Milestone Title: Developer

Milestone Outputs:

• Document digitization.

Acceptance criteria:

• Full functionality and compliance with established standards.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Digitization module.

Months 8-11

Milestone Number : 3

Milestone Title: Encryption and Storage

Milestone Outputs:

• Information encryption.
• Storage of digitized documents on the IPFS network.

Acceptance criteria:

• Functional encryption algorithms and methods in line with established standards.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Information stored in the blockchain.

Month 12

Milestone Number : 4

Milestone Title: Testing and Deployment

Milestone Outputs:

• Functionality testing.
• Security and integration testing.
• Platform deployment.

Acceptance criteria:

• Evidence of successful testing.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Proof of Concept
• Submission of the project close-out report, including all relevant documentation, data, and analysis.

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Jose Velazquez- Marketing / Legal / Project Management

Jose posses a well connected network within the New York Cardano community with mentors from Milkomedia and Merchify. Jose has legal and governmental connections within South America allowing for project implementation. Jose has Project Managament experince maniging funds from F6 Projects, F7 projects, F8 Projects, F11 Projects. Jose is active within the catalyst proposers, catalyst network and latam cardano network within telegram. Jose has facilitated hosting 24 events across Ecuador and Paraguay providing catering, guest speaker logistics, event venues and itineraries as well as managed and completed 5-figure and 6-figure catalyst proposals

linkedin.com/in/jose-velazquez-809665186

David Tacuri- Developer / Lead Full Stack Developer / Smart Contract Developer

David possesses technical expertise in various programming languages and databases. David has experience educating about block and is the CEO of his own blockchain educational game Cardania. David has experience building dApp. David has many years of experinece as a developer, coding and managing electoral systems within Ecuador. Currently, David is in the end stages of building a blockchain voting system and a dTeach learn=to-earn modality platform. Dabid is cctive within the catalyst proposers, catalyst network and latam cardano network within telegram

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-patricio-tacuri-lema-256a08b1/

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

• Development Costs:
• Project management: 22727 ADA
• Smart Contract Development: 12727 ADA
• Build the smart contract logic and architecture
• Frontend Development: 32840 ADA
• Designing and developing user interfaces for the dApp.
• Backend Development: 11454 ADA
• Building the server-side logic and database architecture.
• Security Audits and Testing:
• Functions: 3272 ADA
• Security: 3818 ADA
• Operational Expenses:
• Hosting and Infrastructure: 13162 ADA
• Procuring and maintaining server infrastructure to host the dApp and ensure scalability and reliability.

The chart provides the exact numbers and this comprehensive breakdown allocates funds across various aspects of the project explaining it further. It includes development, security, marketing, operations, and risk management. It reflects the necessary investments to deliver a robust, secure, and well-promoted medical digital identity dApp on the Cardano blockchain while accounting for potential contingencies. Adjustments can be made based on project priorities, market conditions, and feedback from stakeholders.

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The costs allocated for the development of the medical digital identity dApp on the Cardano blockchain represent a sound investment for the Cardano ecosystem. Each aspect of the project's cost breakdown, from project management to operational expenses, is carefully calculated to ensure a robust, secure, and well-promoted solution.

For instance, the significant investment in smart contract development and backend development reflects the complexity and criticality of these components in ensuring the functionality and security of the dApp. Similarly, the allocation for security audits and testing underscores the project's commitment to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of patient data, crucial for building trust among users and stakeholders.

Moreover, the inclusion of operational expenses such as hosting and infrastructure demonstrates foresight in ensuring the scalability and reliability of the dApp, essential for its long-term sustainability.

While the costs may appear high, they are justified by the project's scope and the need for adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices in healthcare data management. Additionally, adjustments can be made based on project priorities, market conditions, and feedback from stakeholders, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to evolving needs.

Overall, the investment in the medical digital identity dApp not only delivers value for money by providing a secure and user-friendly platform for patients to manage their healthcare information but also contributes to the broader goals of the Cardano ecosystem by showcasing its capabilities in real-world applications and promoting decentralization and data sovereignty.