Xizi Peng1, Jinquan Zhang1,*, Shibin Zhang1, Wunan Wan1, Hao Chen1, Jinyue Xia2
Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.37, No.2, pp. 265-281, 2021, DOI:10.32604/csse.2021.014557
Abstract In the existing Electronic Health Records (EHRs), the medical information of patients is completely controlled by various medical institutions. As such, patients have no dominant power over their own EHRs. These personal data are not only inconvenient to access and share, but are also prone to cause privacy disclosure. The blockchain technology provides a new development direction in the medical field. Blockchain-based EHRs are characterized by decentralization, openness and non-tampering of records, which enable patients to better manage their own EHRs. In order to better protect the privacy of patients, only designated receivers can access EHRs, and receivers can authenticate… More >
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