Chapter 19: A blockchain solution for the privacy of patients’ medical data
Riya Sapra; Parneeta Dhaliwal Department of Computer Science and Technology, Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, India
Abstract
In the era of electronic health records, various advanced technologies are being used to monitor the patients with their health records. These records are shared by the hospitals with the patients for their further follow-ups. In some cases, these records are shared with other agencies for medical advices. Sharing of electronic data can expose it to vulnerabilities and misuse. Also, access control strategies and mechanisms are required to be embedded with data sharing to prevent manipulation and breeching of patient’s sensitive data ...
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