Project Title

Online Medical Consultation System

Objective

To create a web-based platform where patients can book appointments, consult with doctors online, access medical advice, and manage their health records in a secure and user-friendly environment.

Key Features

User Registration and Login

Patients and doctors can create accounts with necessary credentials (name, email, password, etc.).

Users can log in securely to access their respective dashboards.

Authentication system with role-based access (patients and doctors).

Patient Dashboard

Patients can view their health records, upcoming appointments, and consultation history.

A search functionality to find available doctors based on specialties (e.g., cardiology, dermatology).

Option to book an appointment with a specific doctor based on availability.

Doctor Dashboard

Doctors can view their schedules, new patient appointments, and ongoing consultations.

Doctors can update patient records after consultations and provide prescriptions or medical advice.

Doctors can see patient history (if the patient consents) and provide remote consultations via text or video.

Appointment Booking System

Patients can select a date and time for their appointment with a doctor.

Doctors can update their availability, and patients can see real-time available slots.

Automated email notifications or alerts confirming appointment booking.

Online Consultation (Text/Video)

Real-time video consultations using platforms like WebRTC or third-party APIs (e.g., Zoom API).

Alternatively, text-based consultations with chat features for patients to discuss symptoms and concerns with doctors.

Option for doctors to provide immediate feedback, prescriptions, and medical advice during the consultation.

Prescription Management

After the consultation, doctors can issue electronic prescriptions and share them with the patient.

The patient can download or print the prescription directly from their dashboard.

Patient Medical Records

Electronic health records (EHR) for storing patient medical history, consultations, prescriptions, and diagnoses.

Patients can update basic health information (e.g., allergies, medical conditions, current medications).

Payment Integration

Integration with payment systems (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) to handle payments for consultations.

Users can pay for consultations after appointments or via pre-booked sessions.

Notifications and Reminders

Email/SMS notifications for appointment confirmations, reminders, or updates.

Patients receive alerts for upcoming consultations and any changes made by the doctor.

Admin Panel (Optional)

An admin panel for managing users, doctors, appointments, and overseeing overall system functionality.

Admins can generate reports on consultations, payments, and user activity.

Technology Stack

Frontend:

1. HTML: Used for creating the structure of the website, such as forms for registration/login, consultation booking, and viewing medical records.
2. CSS: For styling the website, ensuring a clean and professional look. Responsive design to accommodate both desktop and mobile users.
3. JavaScript: For dynamic interactions like appointment booking, form validation, and communication between patient and doctor.

Backend:

• Java (Spring Boot/Servlets): The primary language for backend logic, handling requests, user authentication, and database interactions.
• Spring MVC: For building the web application’s model-view-controller architecture, separating the business logic, user interface, and data layers.
• Hibernate: For object-relational mapping (ORM), allowing Java objects to be stored and retrieved from the database.
• MySQL/PostgreSQL: Relational database to store user data (patients and doctors), appointment records, consultations, prescriptions, etc.
• Video Consultation:
• WebRTC or a third-party API (Zoom, Jitsi, or Daily.co) for real-time video conferencing. This allows patients and doctors to interact in a secure, private manner.
• Payment Integration:
• Stripe/PayPal API: For securely processing payments online.

Benefits

• Convenience: Patients can consult with doctors from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for physical visits.
• Accessibility: The platform provides access to healthcare professionals, particularly for individuals in remote or underserved areas.
• Efficiency: Reduces wait times for appointments and allows doctors to manage their schedules more effectively.
• Paperless Medical Records: Medical history and prescriptions are stored digitally, making it easier for both patients and doctors to track progress over time.
• Secure: Data is stored securely with user authentication and encryption for video calls and patient records.

Example Flow of Usage

Patient Registration and Login:
The patient creates an account by providing basic personal information, then logs in to access the system.

Booking an Appointment:
The patient logs into the dashboard and selects a doctor based on specialization and available time slots. They book an appointment and receive a confirmation email.

Consultation with Doctor:
At the scheduled time, the patient and doctor connect via video consultation (or text-based chat). The doctor provides medical advice or issues prescriptions.

Prescription Management:
After the consultation, the doctor provides a digital prescription, which the patient can download or print.

Payment for Consultation:
The patient makes the payment through the integrated payment system.

Ongoing Medical Record Management:
The patient can view their medical history, including previous consultations, prescriptions, and diagnoses, at any time from their dashboard.

# Example Features in Detail:

1.Video Consultation:

After booking an appointment, the patient and doctor will be sent a link to join the video call at the scheduled time. The video chat feature uses WebRTC for secure communication.

2.Prescription:

Once the consultation is complete, the doctor can upload a prescription (including medication, dosage, instructions) in digital form that the patient can access anytime via their account.

Patient Dashboard:

• Appointments: List of upcoming and past consultations.
• Health Records: A section where the patient can view prescriptions and medical advice given by the doctor during consultations.
• Payments: Information about past payments and receipts for consultations.
• Doctor Dashboard:
• Patient Consultations: A list of scheduled and past consultations with the ability to add notes or prescriptions after the consultation.
• Schedule Management: Doctors can update their availability to receive appointment bookings from patients.

Potential Enhancements:

Multilingual Support:

Add support for multiple languages, allowing the platform to be accessible to a wider audience across different regions.

Telemedicine Features:

Integrate additional telemedicine tools such as AI-based symptom checkers, lab test results sharing, or drug interaction checkers.

Patient Health Analytics:

Provide detailed health analytics based on historical medical data, helping both doctors and patients track improvements over time.

Mobile Application:

Create a mobile app using React Native or Java/Kotlin for easier access to consultations, scheduling, and medical records on smartphones.

Integration with Pharmacy Services:

Integrate with local pharmacies so that prescriptions can be sent directly to them for medication fulfillment.

Example Flow of Usage (Continued)

Admin Panel (Optional):

An admin can manage the platform’s users (both doctors and patients), approve or reject doctor profiles, and oversee the scheduling and payment systems.

Admins can also generate reports on the number of consultations, payment statistics, and overall platform usage.