# Overview

#### At the heart of Health Throve is a robust, decentralized system for managing patient records. Patients maintain complete control over their health data, granting access to healthcare providers only when needed. The platform features multi-tier access control, allowing specific permissions for nurses, lab technicians, and other healthcare staff based on their roles.  Health records can be audited with on-chain timestamps and doctor signatures to ensure data integrity. Patients can also easily grant and revoke access to their records through blockchain-based consent management.

