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[A practicable model of a secure electronic medical record system]
Yuan-zhong Zhu1, Le-Haiz Zhong
1Biomedical Engineering Teaching Staff, North-Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan Province. YZ.Zhu@126.com
Summary
This study introduces a new digital signing model for Electronic Medical Record systems. It enhances data security by preventing unauthorized record modifications and ensuring legal validity.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Information Security
- Medical Informatics
Context:
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems require robust security measures.
- Ensuring the integrity and authenticity of medical records is crucial for patient care and legal compliance.
- Current EMR systems face challenges in preventing unauthorized data alteration.
Purpose:
- To propose a novel application model for digital signing technology in EMR systems.
- To implement an authentication mechanism and doctor signing using digital signatures.
- To utilize a notarial digital signature server for third-party verification and notarial mechanisms.
Summary:
- The proposed model integrates digital signatures for authentication and doctor signing within EMRs.
- A notarial digital signature server provides an additional layer of security through third-party verification.
- This system prevents both external parties and the doctor from illicitly modifying medical records.
- Signed data is preserved in a case history database to guarantee the authenticity and legal validity of EMRs.
Impact:
- Enhances the security and integrity of Electronic Medical Records.
- Prevents tampering of medical records by unauthorized users and the originating doctor.
- Ensures the legal admissibility and trustworthiness of digital medical documentation.
- Contributes to improved patient data protection and healthcare system reliability.
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