Healthcare Management with QR Code Using Blockchain

Authors

  • Bhavesh Gharat Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Vishwaniketan's Institute of Management Entrepreneurship and Engineering Technology (ViMEET), Khalapur, Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India
  • Chinmay Bhoir Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Vishwaniketan's Institute of Management Entrepreneurship and Engineering Technology (ViMEET), Khalapur, Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India
  • Rohan Mandhare Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Vishwaniketan's Institute of Management Entrepreneurship and Engineering Technology (ViMEET), Khalapur, Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India
  • Prathamesh Koli Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Vishwaniketan's Institute of Management Entrepreneurship and Engineering Technology (ViMEET), Khalapur, Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India
  • Charusheela Pandit Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Vishwaniketan's Institute of Management Entrepreneurship and Engineering Technology (ViMEET), Khalapur, Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Patient health history, Healthcare card, Fraud prevention, Enhancing patient safety, healthcare management, blockchain technology

Abstract

The existing healthcare management system is heavily reliant on paper-based records and centralized databases. This makes it difficult to securely share patient data between healthcare providers, resulting in delays in treatment and potential errors in diagnosis. Furthermore, the current system is prone to cyber-attacks and data breaches, putting patient privacy at risk. The lack of transparency also leads to distrust between patients and healthcare providers. A quick response (QR) code is a two-dimensional barcode that can be scanned by a smartphone or a QR code reader on the other hand blockchain technology provides an easy and efficient way to store and retrieve information a decentralized and transparent digital record and verification of transactions on multiple computers the integration of qr codes and blockchain technology in healthcare management offers several advantages. Firstly, it improves the security and privacy of patient information by storing patient information in the blockchain which is resistant to untrusted QR codes and then patient information which ensures the integrity and authenticity of the information used to link to related notebook entries. Secondly, the use of QR code and blockchain technology increases the efficiency of the health care process, for example, when patients visit the clinic, their code can be scanned to access their medical history allergies and other relevant information which eliminates the need for manual documentation and reduce errors or possible errors of interpretation. Healthcare management is an important industry that requires the integration of QR codes and safe and efficient data management as well as technologies known for privacy and accessibility which can greatly improve QR code technology, which is the key to the unique identification of blockchain technology for each patient database provides an immutable and distributed transparent ledger that ensures the integrity of patient data. This paper presents an application that uses two methods to safely manage patient data1 facilitates access to medical records and prescriptions that increases data availability and efficiency and improves patient privacy health management that emphasizes the need to fulfill obligations. It is gaining attention and being explored for various apps. Here is an overview of how the existing system of healthcare management could leverage blockchain: Patient records management: Each patient would have their unique blockchain identifier, and their medical history, test results, prescriptions, and treatment plans could be securely stored in a blockchain. Interoperability: Healthcare blockchains can facilitate data interoperability by providing a standardized format for health data. The ability to access and update patient records seamlessly while maintaining data integrity would be made possible by this.

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Published

2023-11-22