Key security and privacy issues from implementing the National Electronic Health Record in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Seiedfarajollah, Seyedesedigheh; Safdari, Reza; Ghazisaeedi, Marjan; Keikha, Leila

doi:10.26719/emhj.19.006

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“…The most important aspects of EHR systems are privacy, security, and confidentiality [ 11 ]. Privacy refers to a moral right for individuals to determine when and how their private information is accessed and shared.…”

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Health Records Database and Inherent Security Concerns: A Review of the Literature

Basil¹,

Ambe²,

Ekhator³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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The use of electronic health records (EHRs) has grown significantly in the past decade. Health information databases contain sensitive patient information, including their names and addresses, tests, diagnoses, treatment, and medical history. This information should be secured and protected from manipulation and fraudulent use by third parties. EHRs are expected to increase efficiency in healthcare delivery, improve healthcare quality, and relieve increased financial pressure. Despite these expected benefits, EHRs are potentially vulnerable to security concerns that may affect the confidentiality and privacy of patients' personal information. This paper presents a literature review of EHRs, factors that support the security and safety of health records, potential security breaches, and solutions to inherent security concerns. The study collects data through a systematic review of past studies that have addressed the topic of EHRs and security issues, and other relevant publications on EHR systems, and procedures that help safeguard health records databases. A total of 30 sources are analyzed for all pertinent information regarding security concerns of health records databases. These sources were obtained through an internet search on credible databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed, and CINAHL databases. The results of the current study reveal the perceived vulnerability of EHRs to security concerns, common security issues, the nature of these common security concerns, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act rules, provider responsibilities, and recommendations for reducing EHR security risks. This paper also reveals effective strategies such as privacy-protection awareness and staff training to enhance the security of health records databases.

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Health Records Database and Inherent Security Concerns: A Review of the Literature

Basil¹,

Ambe²,

Ekhator³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…Given the sensitivity of health records and the tools required for flawlessly optimized information administration, data security considerations become the top priority. [7] . Establishing rules to ensure that all patients and healthcare professionals are aware of the information in their electronic health records [8] .…”

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Privacy and data Security of Electronic Patient Records (EPR) Sharing

2023

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The goal of this study is to create a Secured Flow of Data (SFD) mechanism for Electronic Patient Records (EPR) systems. Through user authentication at data exchange endpoints, the system emphasizes the confidentiality, accessibility, and integrity of patient records. The SFD method, which was created in Python, is being tested against current alternatives to preserve the privacy of patient records. It uses asymmetric encryption with a "Public and Private key pair" approach and the Diffie-Hellman Algorithm for key exchange. The SFD mechanism is compared to other alternatives, such as EMR with modified Blowfish algorithm and Extended Role Based Model, in the study. The results show that the SFD mechanism beats the alternatives in terms of data preservation and retrieval, indicating its usefulness in preventing illegal access to EPRs.

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Exploring potential drivers of patient engagement with their health data through digital platforms: A scoping review

van Kessel,

Ranganathan,

Anderson

et al. 2024

International Journal of Medical Informatics

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Key security and privacy issues from implementing the National Electronic Health Record in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Cited by 3 publications

References 5 publications

Health Records Database and Inherent Security Concerns: A Review of the Literature

Health Records Database and Inherent Security Concerns: A Review of the Literature

Privacy and data Security of Electronic Patient Records (EPR) Sharing

Exploring potential drivers of patient engagement with their health data through digital platforms: A scoping review

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