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Table 4 Summary of consequences, obstacles, and challenges

From: Unveiling the shadows: obstacles, consequences, and challenges of information opacity in healthcare systems

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Consequences

- Decreased access to information- Reduced service quality- Increased corruption- Erosion of public trust- Ineffective decision-making

Obstacles

- Privacy concerns- Data protection laws- Commercial interests- Inequality in access- Organizational resistance- Political factors

Challenges

- Complexity of information- Lack of transparent institutions- Conflicts of interest- Political influences- Insufficient access to resources