ABSTRACT
In this paper, a secure medical digital library is presented. It is based on the CORBA specifications for distributed systems. The described approach relies on a three-tier architecture. Interaction between the medical digital library and its users is achieved through a Web server. The choice of employing Web technology for the dissemination of medical data has many advantages compared to older approaches, but also poses extra requirements that need to be fulfilled. Thus, special attention is paid to the distinguished nature of such medical data, whose integrity and confidentiality should be preserved at all costs. This is achieved through the employment of Trusted Third Parties (TTP) technology for the support of the required security services. Additionally, the proposed digital library employs smartcards for the management of the various security tokens that are used from the above services.
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Computer Security , Internet , Libraries, Medical , Security Measures , Confidentiality , Humans , SoftwareABSTRACT
In this paper, a secure medical digital library architecture is presented, that is based on the CORBA specifications for distributed systems. Special attention is given to the distinguished nature of medical data, whose integrity and confidentiality should be preserved at all costs. This is achieved through the employment of Trusted Third Parties (TTP) technology for the support of the required security services.
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Computer Security , Internet , Libraries, Medical , Computer Systems , Humans , Medical Records Systems, Computerized , SoftwareABSTRACT
User participation in HIS development is considered essential for achieving systems implementation success. Realizing a participative HIS development, where users are full members of the development team, requires not only choosing an appropriate methodology but also organizing the participation process in a way that is tailored to the particular situation in order to achieve the desired results. A general approach to this problem is presented in this paper. An application of the approach to the particular context of a Greek hospital is described.
