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Dealing with digital paralysis: Surviving a cyberattack in a National Cancer center
Rachel J Keogh1, Harry Harvey2, Claire Brady3
1Department of Medical Oncology, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland; Cancer Research @UCC, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork, Ireland.
Journal of Cancer Policy
|January 4, 2024
Summary
Cyberattacks severely disrupt cancer care, halting treatments and reducing diagnostic capacity significantly. Healthcare systems need robust cyberattack plans to mitigate these profound and lasting impacts.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Informatics
- Cybersecurity in Medicine
- Oncology Services
Background:
- Cyberattacks pose a growing global threat to healthcare delivery.
- This study assesses the impact of a ransomware attack on a cancer center in Ireland.
Conclusions:
- Cyberattacks have rapid, profound, and protracted impacts on healthcare.
- Quantifiable deficits in diagnostics were observed, but patient outcome impacts are harder to measure.
- Cyberawareness and preparedness plans are essential for healthcare institutions.
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