Doc@Home - On-Demand In-Home Healthcare Platform

Doc@Home is a full-stack web application built with the MERN stack, designed to bridge the gap between patients seeking convenient healthcare and underemployed medical professionals. It serves as a trusted marketplace for booking verified doctors, nurses, and other health services directly to the user's home.

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🚀 Core Features

For Patients:

• Secure Authentication: Users can register and log in as Patients, Doctors, or Nurses.
• Personalized Dashboard: A dedicated dashboard to manage health services.
• Find Professionals: Search and filter for doctors and nurses by specialty and city.
• Detailed Profiles: View professional profiles with details like experience, ratings, and fees.
• Seamless Booking: An interactive calendar to book appointments for in-home visits or video consultations.
• Secure Payments: Integrated with Razorpay for secure and reliable payment processing.
• Additional Services: On-demand booking for in-home lab tests and emergency ambulance services.

For Professionals (Doctors & Nurses):

• Professional Dashboard: A command center to manage their schedule, view earnings, and see upcoming appointments.
• Appointment Management: Professionals can view appointment details and update the status (e.g., Confirm, Cancel, Mark as Complete).
• Profile Management: Ability to edit their public-facing profile, including bio, qualifications, and availability.

For Admins:

• Verification System: A secure admin panel to review and approve/reject new professional applications.
• User Management: Admins have oversight of all users on the platform.

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🛠️ Technology Stack

This project is a full-stack application built with modern web technologies:

• Frontend:

  • Framework: React.js
  • Build Tool: Vite
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS
  • Routing: React Router
  • State Management: React Context API

• Backend:

  • Framework: Node.js with Express.js
  • Database: MongoDB with Mongoose
  • Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens) & bcrypt for password hashing
  • Real-time Communication: Socket.IO (for chat features)

• Payments:

  • Gateway: Razorpay

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⚙️ Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed
• MongoDB (local instance or a free MongoDB Atlas cluster)

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo-name.git
   cd your-repo-name

2. Setup the Backend:

   cd backend
   npm install

   Create a .env file in the backend directory and add the following variables:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   RAZORPAY_KEY_ID=your_razorpay_key_id
   RAZORPAY_KEY_SECRET=your_razorpay_key_secret

3. Setup the Frontend:

   cd ../frontend
   npm install

   Create a .env file in the frontend directory and add your Razorpay Key ID:

   VITE_RAZORPAY_KEY_ID=your_razorpay_key_id

Running the Application

1. Start the Backend Server:

   • Open a terminal in the backend directory.
   • Run npm run dev

2. Start the Frontend Development Server:

   • Open a second terminal in the frontend directory.
   • Run npm run dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:5173.

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🌟 Future Scope

• Proactive Care Circle: A collaborative dashboard for patients, family members, and doctors.
• Smart Scheduling: Route optimization for professionals to minimize travel time.
• AI-Powered Features: Transcription services for consultations and intelligent patient-provider matching.