AI-Driven Doctor Appointment Platform

Welcome to the AI-Driven Doctor Appointment Platform repository! This project aims to streamline the process of scheduling and managing appointments with healthcare providers using advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques.

Table of Contents
   Overview
   Features
   Technology Stack
   Getting Started
   Usage
   Contributing
   License

1. Overview

The AI-Driven Doctor Appointment Platform is designed to provide users with an efficient and user-friendly experience for managing their healthcare appointments. By leveraging AI, the platform offers personalized doctor recommendations, symptom checkers, and more.

2. Features
   1. User Registration and Authentication: Secure user account creation and login.
   2. Doctor Registration and Approval: Doctors register and get approved by an admin.
   3. Search and Filter Doctors: Search for doctors based on specialization, location, availability, and ratings.
   4. Doctor Profiles: View detailed profiles including qualifications, experience, and reviews.
   5. Appointment Booking: Book appointments with real-time availability checks.
   6. AI-Powered Recommendation System: Personalized doctor recommendations based on user preferences and medical history.
   7. Symptom Checker: AI-driven symptom checker to help users understand potential conditions.
   8. Notifications and Reminders: Receive notifications for upcoming appointments, cancellations, or rescheduling.
   9. Appointment Management: Reschedule or cancel appointments as needed.
   10. Feedback and Ratings: Provide feedback and rate doctors.
   11. Payment Processing: Simple and secure payment methods using Stripe.

3. Technology Stack
   1. Frontend: React.js
   2. Backend: Node.js, Express.js
   3. Database: MongoDB
   4. AI/ML: Machine learning algorithms, Natural Language Processing (NLP), recommendation systems
   5. Payment Processing: Stripe
   6. Hosting: Yegara

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps:
Make sure you have the following installed:

-> Node.js
-> MongoDB
-> npm (Node Package Manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:  git clone `https://github.com/your-username/ai-doctor-appointment-platform.git`
2. Navigate to the project directory : `cd ai-doctor-appointment-platform`
3. Install Dependencies : `npm install`
4. Set up environment variables for MongoDB, Stripe, and any other required configurations.

Running the Application

1. Start the MongoDB server: mongod
2. Run the appilication: npm start
3. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000.

Usage

1. User Registration and Login:
2. Register a new account or log in with an existing account.
3. Doctor Registration and Approval:
4. Doctors register and wait for admin approval.
5. Admin Approves doctor account
6. Searching and Booking Appointments: Search for doctors based on your criteria, view profiles, and book appointments.
7. AI-Powered Features: Use the symptom checker and receive personalized doctor recommendations.
8. Managing Appointments: Reschedule or cancel appointments as needed.
9. Payment Processing : Make payments securely using Stripe.

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

Fork the Project.
Create your Feature Branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`).
Commit your Changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`).
Push to the Branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`).
Open a Pull Request.

License: 
Distributed under the MIT License. See `LICENSE` for more information.