Project Overview:

The OPD Management System is a web or mobile application designed to streamline the outpatient process in hospitals and clinics. It simplifies and automates the management of patient registrations, appointments, doctor availability, visit records, and prescriptions — all digitally managed through a centralized dashboard.

This system reduces waiting times, improves data handling, and ensures better healthcare service delivery for patients and hospital staff alike.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Optional Integrations: SMS/email APIs for appointment reminders

Key Features:

1.  Patient Registration Module

• Collects patient details: Name, Age, Gender, Contact Info, Medical History

• Issues a unique Patient ID

• Tracks registration time and first visit

2.  Doctor Scheduling & Availability

• Doctors set availability by day and time slots

• Admin panel to manage doctor shifts and replace doctors if unavailable

• Real-time visibility of available doctors for patients

3.  Online Appointment Booking

• Patients can view available time slots and book appointments

• Prevents double-booking with real-time slot locking

• Patients can reschedule or cancel appointments

4.  Consultation & Visit Records

• Doctors can access patient's visit history

• Store visit details, diagnosis, and prescribed medication

• Option to print or email consultation summary

5.  Prescription Module

• Doctors can prescribe medications digitally

• Auto-suggest common medicines (search by symptom or name)

• Prescription is saved to the patient record

6.  Billing & Invoice Generation

• Auto-generate bills based on services/consultation

• Optional: Include lab test or medicine charges

• Export/download invoice as PDF

7.  Notifications & Alerts

• SMS/Email reminders for upcoming appointments

• Alerts for cancelled/rescheduled slots

• Notifications to doctors about new bookings

8.  Admin Dashboard

• Total appointments today

• Doctor availability overview

• Peak visiting hours

• Export reports for analysis

9.  Search and Filter Options

• Filter patients by name, date, doctor, or department

• Search records by patient ID or contact number

10.  User Roles and Security

• Admin: Full access to all data

• Doctors: Access to assigned patients and schedules

• Receptionist: Manage appointments and billing

• Patients: View appointment and consultation history