A secure blockchain framework for healthcare records management systems
2024
A Secure Blockchain Framework for Healthcare Records Management
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Mahmoud Ahmad AlâKhasawneh, Muhammad Faheem, Ala Abdulsalam Alarood, Safa Habibullah, Abdulrahman Alzahrani
Hypothesis
Can a blockchain framework enhance the security and privacy of healthcare records management systems?
Conclusion
The proposed blockchain framework significantly improves the security, privacy, and efficiency of managing healthcare records.
Supporting Evidence
- Blockchain technology enhances the security and privacy of healthcare records.
- The framework includes components like smart contracts and data encryption.
- Decentralization reduces the risk of data breaches.
- Immutability ensures that records cannot be altered or deleted.
- Real-time tracking of data access improves accountability.
Takeaway
This study shows that using blockchain can help keep patient information safe and private, making it easier for healthcare providers to manage records securely.
Methodology
The design science method was used to develop the secure blockchain framework.
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