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Sharing Health Information Using a Blockchain.

Luis B Elvas¹, Carlos Serrão¹, Joao C Ferreira^1,2

¹Information Sciences, Technologies and Architecture Research Center (ISTAR), Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), 1649-026 Lisbon, Portugal.

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Summary

This study proposes a blockchain framework for secure health data sharing, empowering patients as data owners. This approach enhances transparency and privacy in medical information exchange.

Keywords:

artificial intelligence blockchain encryption information sharing medical registry security smart contract

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Area of Science:

Computer Science
Health Informatics
Information Security

Background:

Health data sharing faces significant privacy and security challenges, despite its value for research and organizational insights.
International organizations like the European Commission and OECD recognize health data's unique potential and encourage secure governance systems.
Current systems struggle to balance data utility with robust patient privacy protection.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and develop a blockchain framework for secure and transparent sharing of medical information.
To establish a patient-centric model where individuals control access to their health data.
To create a valuable artifact using Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM) for the health sector.

Main Methods:

Utilized Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM), an engineering and AI-rooted approach focused on creating practical artifacts.
Developed a laboratory-based prototype to demonstrate the proposed blockchain framework.
Implemented a patient-centric data ownership model.

Main Results:

A functional prototype demonstrating secure and transparent medical information sharing was developed.
The patient-centric approach was successfully integrated, granting patients control over data access.
The blockchain framework proved effective in addressing privacy and security concerns in health data exchange.

Conclusions:

Blockchain technology offers a viable solution for secure and transparent health data sharing.
A patient-centric model enhances data governance and respects individual privacy rights.
The developed framework provides a valuable artifact for improving health data management and research.