DIGITAL HEALTHCARE RECORDS MAINTENANCE SYSTEM FOR HOSPITALS USING BLOCKCHAIN

The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the increasing use of Digital health records (DHRs). However, the storage and sharing of these records pose challenges such as data privacy and security, data interoperability, and data ownership. Blockchain technology has become a viable means of addressing these issues by offering a decentralized and safe method of storing and exchanging data. We propose a healthcare records storage system using InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and Ethereum blockchain to address the challenges of data privacy, security, and interoperability. The system provides a tamper-proof, decentralized, and standardized way to store and share healthcare records. Smart contracts manage the access and permission of healthcare records, ensuring data integrity and accountability. Our proposed system enhances data privacy and security, improves data interoperability, and reduces data ownership issues. Challenges related to scalability and governance need to be addressed for implementation. Our proposed system has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry by providing a secure, decentralized, and interoperable way to store and share healthcare records.