HealthPulse

Overview

Healthcare Management System is a comprehensive solution designed to streamline various healthcare-related tasks and information management. It provides an efficient and user-friendly interface for managing patient information, appointments, medical records, and other essential healthcare operations. This project leverages modern web technologies to deliver a robust and scalable application.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • React JS: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
  • Redux Toolkit: A toolset for efficient Redux development.
  • React Query: A library for fetching, caching, and updating asynchronous data in React.
  • Ant Design: A design system with a set of high-quality React components.
  • Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for styling.

• Backend:

  • Node.js: A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
  • Express.js: A fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js.
  • Microsoft SQL Server: A relational database management system for data storage and retrieval.

Features

• Users: There are four users Main Admin, Hospital Admin, Doctor and Patient each having their own functionalities.
• Patient Management: Efficiently manage patient records, including personal information, medical history, and current health status.
• Appointment Scheduling: Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments with ease.
• Medical Records: Store and retrieve comprehensive medical records.
• User Authentication: Secure user authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Responsive Design: A fully responsive interface that works seamlessly across different devices.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js (v14.x or higher)
• npm (v6.x or higher) or Yarn (v1.x or higher)
• Microsoft SQL Server

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/salmannawaz921/Healthcare_Management_System.git
   cd Healthcare_Management_System
   

2. Install frontend dependencies:

   cd frontend
   npm install
   

3. Install backend dependencies:

   cd ../backend
   npm install
   

Configuration

1. Configure the database:

   • Set up a new database in Microsoft SQL Server.
   • Update the database configuration in backend/db/dbConfig.js with your SQL Server connection details.

2. Environment variables for backend:

   • Create a .env file in the backend directory.
   • Add the following environment variables:

     PORT=8080
     USER_NAME=yourDatabaseUser
     PASSWORD=yourDatabasePassword
     DATABASE=yourDatabaseName
     SERVER_NAME=yourDatabaseServer
     AUTH_KEY=yourJWTSecret
     

3. Environment variables for frontend:

   • Create a .env file in the frontend directory.
   • Add the following environment variables:

     VITE_API_URL="http://localhost:8080/api"
     

Running the Application

1. Start the frontend and backend servers:

   cd frontend
   npm run both
   

2. Access the application:

   • Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173.

Usage

• Admin Panel: Access the admin panel to manage users, appointments, and medical records.
• Patient Portal: Patients can log in to view their medical records and upcoming appointments.
• Doctor Dashboard: Doctors can view and update patient records, and manage their appointment schedules.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve the Healthcare Management System. Please follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name).
5. Open a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank Sir Syed Khaldoon for his valuable guidence throughout the project.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance. Enjoy using the Healthcare Management System!