Objective:

To build an interactive and secure web application that allows patients to book appointments with doctors, while clinic staff and doctors can manage schedules, availability, and patient information seamlessly.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (AJAX for real-time updates)

• Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Authentication: Session or JWT-based login system

Core Features:

1. User Roles: Admin, Doctor, Patient

   • Admin: Manages doctors, schedules, appointments, and system settings

   • Doctor: Views appointments, patient records, and availability

   • Patient: Registers/login, books appointments, and views medical history

2. Appointment Booking System

   • Patients choose a department/specialty and see a list of available doctors

   • Calendar-based booking interface with real-time available slots

   • Confirmation via email or on-site notification after successful booking

3. Doctor Schedule Management

   • Doctors (or admin) can set available time slots by day

   • Avoids double-booking and auto-updates upon slot reservation

4. Patient Medical Records

   • Doctors can view patient visit history, prescriptions, or notes

   • Optional: Add diagnosis notes or upload past reports (PDF, images)

5. Live Appointment Status

   • Mark appointments as Confirmed, Checked-in, Completed, or Cancelled

   • Patient dashboard shows current status and upcoming appointments

6. Search & Filter

   • Find doctors by name, specialty, or availability

   • Admin can search patients, filter by doctor or date

7. Notifications & Reminders

   • Email/SMS or on-site reminders for upcoming appointments

   • Alert for doctors when a new appointment is booked or updated