The possibilities and benefit of using distributed ledger technology for storing and protecting patient medical information is greatest in the health care industry, which is one of the primary industries in this regard. Blockchain technology is being used
The healthcare industry stands to gain immensely from the implementation of distributed ledger technology, particularly in the secure management of patient medical data. Many organizations are beginning to adopt blockchain technology for this purpose. In alignment with the Government of India's initiative to enhance digital security and protect citizens' personally identifiable information, a solution leveraging the Ethereum blockchain has been devised in this study.
Our approach facilitates secure, user-friendly access, storage, and sharing of patient medical records (PMR). We have developed both the front-end and back-end components of this project using TypeScript in conjunction with Next UI. New users must register upon their initial visit, with all shared information safely stored in our backend system.
For file storage and retrieval, we utilize the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), which offers a decentralized approach for permanent file management. Users can upload their documents to IPFS, which generates a unique content identifier (CID) to accurately pinpoint the uploaded file. This CID is then privately recorded on the blockchain, ensuring that not everyone can access it. Access conditions will be clearly defined when the need arises. Through this methodology, we aim to enhance the privacy and security of patient medical information while providing a streamlined user experience.