Health Database Split for Secure Multi-Level Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems fail to provide integrated and secure access to an individual's health information across different care providers, especially in acute situations, and lack mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access or changes to this information.
Innovation Solution
A database system is divided into two storage spaces with different authorization levels, using a safety device that requires both individual and user-specific authorization keys for access, with logging to track changes, and includes mobile access solutions for emergency situations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If health information is stored in separate databases at different care providers, then each care provider can maintain its own records, but integrated access to complete health information across all care providers is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate care provider databases into a single centralized database that stores complete health information for individuals. This centralized database allows any authorized care provider to access integrated health records from all care providers through a common interface, eliminating information silos while maintaining a unified system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal database system that serves multiple care providers simultaneously. The database is designed to handle information from various care providers (hospitals, clinics, laboratories) and provides universal access to all authorized users regardless of which care provider they represent, making the system multi-functional across different healthcare settings.
2Adaptability or versatility
If health information is made accessible to multiple care providers, then integrated care is improved, but security risks and unauthorized access increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by assigning different authorization levels to different users and user groups. The system distinguishes between various categories of users (e.g., care providers, researchers, administrators) and grants each category specific access rights to specific types of information. This ensures that each user receives appropriate access based on their role while maintaining overall system security.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary authorization system that mediates between users and the health information database. The safety device acts as an intermediary layer that verifies user credentials, checks authorization levels, and controls access to information. This intermediary mechanism protects the database from unauthorized access while allowing legitimate users to access appropriate information.
3Reliability
If authorization mechanisms are implemented to protect health information, then security is improved, but access complexity and time required for authentication increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring authorization levels and user credentials before access is needed. User identities, roles, and authorization levels are established in advance in the database system. When users need to access information, the pre-configured authorization mechanisms automatically verify their credentials and grant appropriate access without requiring complex real-time authentication decisions.
4Productivity
If all health information is made accessible in emergency situations, then adequate aid can be provided, but unauthorized access and privacy violations increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements partial action by providing emergency access to only the necessary portion of health information rather than all information. The system identifies and prioritizes critical information needed for emergency care (e.g., allergies, current medications, chronic conditions) and makes this specific subset immediately accessible to emergency responders, while maintaining restrictions on non-critical information.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a system (1) comprising a database (11), where in the database, there is stored personal information (12) regarding at least one individual (A), which information (12) comprises information regarding the individual's state of health. The system (1) also comprises a safety device (13) adapted to protect at least parts of the information (12) against unauthorized access. The present invention teaches particularly that the database (11) is divided into a first storage space (14) and a second storage space (15), where the safety device (13) is adapted to grant an authorized user (B) access to the first storage space (14) according to a first safety level and to the second storage space (15) according to a second safety level. In the first storage space (14), there is stored general information (12a) about the individual's (A) state of health, and in the second storage space (15), there is stored specific information (12b) about the individual's (A) state of health. The safety device (13) is adapted to demand a first authorization key (16) belonging to the individual (A) in combination with a second authorization key (17) belonging to the authorized user (B) in order for access to the first storage space (14) to be granted to the authorized user (B).