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Methodology for security development of an electronic prescription system
J Niinimäki1, M Savolainen, J J Forsström
1Health Care Informatics Center of Excellence, Satakunta Hospital District.
Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|February 3, 1999
Summary
Protecting health data is crucial. This study shows how smart card technology and security evaluation criteria enhance data security in electronic prescription systems.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Security
- Computer Science
Background:
- Data security is paramount in healthcare applications.
- Medical information systems require robust security measures against technical and human threats.
- Smart card technology offers a strong security framework for shared care systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a security concept for an electronic prescription system.
- To demonstrate the application of existing security evaluation criteria in healthcare IT.
- To enhance data security in interorganizational shared care systems.
Main Methods:
- Utilized existing security evaluation criteria.
- Developed a security concept for an electronic prescription system.
- Leveraged modern smart card technology.
Main Results:
- Successfully integrated security evaluation criteria into the system's design.
- Implemented a robust security framework using smart card technology.
- Addressed potential technical and human factors endangering data security.
Conclusions:
- Existing security evaluation criteria are effective for developing secure healthcare systems.
- Smart card technology is a viable solution for enhancing data security in electronic prescriptions.
- Proactive security development is essential for safeguarding sensitive health information.
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