Atanas Toshev, Elina S Petkova-Gueorguieva, A. Mihaylova, V. Kirkov, V. Madzharov, H. Lebanova, Svetoslav Stoev, S. Gueorguiev
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The digitization of health systems is a topic of immense significance for the modern world. It holds the potential to transform the delivery of healthcare services, enhancing their quality, efficiency, and accessibility. Electronic prescriptions are a key element of this process, but it is crucial to ensure their implementation protects patients’ personal data and privacy. This article examines the digitization of health systems in Bulgaria, with a focus on electronic prescriptions. It highlights aspects of data protection, the potential risks associated with data misuse, and the advantages of electronic prescriptions.