MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611048950 A) filed by Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, on April 17, for 'a patient-centric blockchain-based electronic health record system with granular, doctor-specific access control.'
Inventor(s) include Om Jaiswal; Shreya Singh; and Anju Susan George.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a blockchain-based system and method for secure and decentralized management of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). The system comprises integrating cryptographic security, decentralized architecture, and fine-grained access mechanisms, enables patients to retain ownership and control of their medical data, allowing selective and granular access to specific healthcare providers or entities. Each access or modification event is immutably recorded on the blockchain, ensuring transparency, traceability, and auditability. Additionally, the system facilitates seamless interoperability across multiple healthcare platforms through standardized data exchange protocols. By integrating cryptographic security, decentralized architecture, and fine-grained access mechanisms, the invention enhances data privacy, strengthens security, and fosters trust in electronic health record management systems."
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