Table 2.

Role-based health communication and access in digital health education framework.

Role	Can do (health communication and education functions)	Cannot do (restricted actions)	Public health purpose
System Administrator	Manage system access, ensure secure health communication flow	Access clinical decision-making or modify medical prescriptions	Ensures a safe and ethical digital health environment
Doctor	Provide diagnosis guidance, health education, and care instructions	Unauthorized modification of system governance or patient privacy settings	Supports clinical communication and patient education
Pharmacist	Provide medication education and usage guidance	Change medical diagnoses or treatment plans	Improves medication literacy and safe use awareness
Patient	Access health education content, communicate symptoms, join health communities, and receive alerts.	Self-prescribe or alter clinical decisions	Enhances health literacy and self-care awareness
Family Members	Receive updates, support patient care coordination, and access educational notifications.	Access full clinical decision authority	Supports caregiving awareness and patient support
Paramedical Staff	Support patient monitoring and data collection	Make independent medical decisions	Improves care coordination and response efficiency
Medical Student	Access anonymized educational cases and learning content	Access identifiable patient decision-making data	Enhances medical education and training
Emergency Services	Receive alerts and coordinate emergency response	Modify patient medical records	Improves emergency response and health system coordination