A Robust Subtree-Based Authentication Scheme for TMIS Using Chaotic Hash Function

The widespread availability of broadband telecommunication and the relatively affordable cost of vital signs monitoring devices have enabled telemedicine to bring its benefits directly to patients' homes. In contemporary healthcare, Telecare Medicine Information System (TMIS) facilitates remote disease diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare delivery through the capabilities of wireless communication and information technology. To protect patient confidentiality, TMIS must develop robust authentication systems since it operates on the public Internet, which exposes its operations to security vulnerabilities. To ensure patient privacy, we present a novel Subtree-based Authentication technique for TMIS. An evaluation of the proposed scheme reveals that it is resistant to known potential attacks, and offers more security effectiveness and resource efficiency than existing schemes, making it an excellent solution for enhancing the security of TMIS implementations.