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A Secure Blockchain for Electronic Health Records

Authors:
Jihad Qaddour
Kanz Ul Eman

Keywords: Blockchain; health data; electronic health records; security; decentralize; confidentiality.

Abstract:
Blockchain technology has attracted considerable attention and has grown constantly since its introduction in 2008. It has emerged as a valuable tool in several industries, including healthcare, particularly regarding protecting and securing electronic health records. They contain sensitive patient data that is often vulnerable to cyberattacks. Blockchain's decentralized and immutable nature can help to protect EHRs from unauthorized access, modification, or deletion. This paper proposes a blockchain-based architecture for EHRs that incorporates Ethereum-based smart contracts, decentralized off-chain storage with the Interplanetary File System, and strong symmetric encryption. This architecture provides a robust solution that guarantees the security and scalability of EHRs. The paper also provides a thorough analysis of the framework's security merits and improves our knowledge and ability to use secure electronic health record systems.

Pages: 55 to 59

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2023

Publication date: November 13, 2023

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2519-8491

ISBN: 978-1-68558-105-3

Location: Valencia, Spain

Dates: from November 13, 2023 to November 17, 2023