Harnessing the Potential of Ethereum Blockchain Framework to Enhance Patient Record Management in Healthcare Domain

Abstract

In today's digital age, the healthcare sector is experiencing a significant transformation due to the pervasive influence of Information Technology (IT). There is an abundance of sources for generating and accessing patients' health data, and safeguarding the management of this data has become of utmost importance. Blockchain technology, at the forefront of technological innovation, offers a promising solution for secure data storage within the healthcare domain. In the context of current research the authors, have developed a sophisticated smart contract designed specifically for the storage and management of patients' medical records. This smart contract incorporates a range of functionalities, including the creation of new records, authorization for newly generated records, and the ability to retrieve stored records. Uploading the test reports on IPFS server has been deferred for consideration in future scope. The smart contract is meticulously designed and rigorously tested on the Ethereum Blockchain framework. The research objective is to elucidate the pivotal role that blockchain technology plays in ensuring the security and integrity of healthcare recordkeeping, utilizing the robust Ethereum framework as authors’ platform of choice. The research aims to shed light on the transformative potential of blockchain in enhancing the trustworthiness and privacy of patient data within the healthcare sector.