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INTRODUCTION
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and with it, the need for efficient
and user-friendly systems to manage patient appointments. The traditional methods of
scheduling appointments, often involving manual entries, can be time-consuming and
prone to errors. To address these challenges, we propose the development of a Hospital
Appointment Booking System.

This project “e-Hospital” aims to create a comprehensive digital platform that

simplifies the process of booking medical appointments for both patients and
healthcare providers. This project typically involves creating a system that allows patients
to schedule, manage and track their medical appointments online.

This Project include various features such as

User Resgistration and Authentication:

Patients can create account and log in to the system for booking appointments.

Doctor Profiles:

Detailed profiles of doctors, including name, specialization, contact information.

Appointment Scheduling:

A user-friendly interface for patients to book appointments and cancel appointments.

Admin panel:

A user-friendly interface for admin to manage appointments, doctor schedules and patient
records.

Thereby introducing a new hospital appointment booking system aims to improve patient
access and satisfaction by making scheduling easier and more efficient. This initiative
underscores our commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and ensuring a better
experience for all patients.

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 2. PROPOSED METHOD AND IMPLEMENTATION
The main objective of “e-Hospital” is to facilitate a user friendly environment for
all users and reduces the manual effort. The current hospital appointment booking systems
face several significant challenges like time-consuming and prone to errors. Lastly,
scaling these systems to meet growing demand and integrate new healthcare services
presents additional challenges.

2.1 Traditional System

Hospitals currently use a manual system for the management and maintainance of critical
information. The current system requires numerous paper forms, with data stores spread
throughout the hospital management infrastructure. Often information is incomplete or
does not follow management.

Limitations:

 Forms are often lost in transit between departments requiring a comprehensive

auditing process to ensure that no vital information is lost.
 Multiple copies of the same information exist in the hospital and may lead to
inconsistencies in data in various data stores.
2.2 Proposed e-Hospital System

The Proposed system e-Hospital provides a platform to book and manage appointments
digitally which reduces most of the paper work.

 Patient registers his profile in the application and logs in to the application to book
and manage his/her appointment.
 Patient enters his symptoms and selects a doctor and proceeds further to book
appointment.
 Admin approves patient’s appointment depending on the doctor availability.
 Doctor registers his profile in the application and logs in to see all the
appointments under him/her.
 Doctor can even reject an appointment if he/she couldn’t take the patient.

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Pros of e-Hospital:

 Patients can book appointments anytime, anywhere, without being restricted by

traditional office hours.
 Simplifies the appointment scheduling process through user-friendly interfaces
accessible via web browser.
2.3 Software Requirements Specification

Frontend : HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap v5.2

Framework : Django

Database : SqLite3, DB Browser

Integrated Development Environment: Visual Studio Code

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 3. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION

3.1 Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular integrated development environment

(IDE) known for its versatility, ease of use, and extensive ecosystem of extensions. It
supports wide range of programming languages and frameworks. The intuitive UI of VS
Code enhances productivity by providing easy navigation, efficient code editing features
(like IntelliSense), and integrated terminal for command-line operations, which are
crucial for managing server configurations and running scripts.

3.2 Python:

Python is a high-level programming language known for its simplicity and

readability. Python's syntax is clear, concise, and easy to read, which reduces the cost of
program maintenance and enhances code readability. Python comes with a
comprehensive standard library that includes modules and packages for tasks such as
string operations, file I/O, data handling, and networking. This reduces the need for third-
party libraries, making Python a robust choice for rapid application development.

3.3 Django:

Django is a high-level Python web framework that enables rapid development and
clean design. It follows the "don't repeat yourself" (DRY) principle, emphasizing
reusability and fast development. Django includes built-in features for database
interactions, authentication, URL routing, and templating, making it idea for building
robust and scalable web applications efficiently.

3.4 HTML, CSS, Bootstrap:

HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language, forms the backbone of web pages by

defining the structure and content of documents on the World Wide Web. Using HTML
in Django web development simplifies the creation of structured and customizable web
pages. HTML integrates with Django's template engine, allowing developers to
dynamically render data.

Structure of HTML:

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<html>

<head>

<title>Page Title</title>

<meta charset="UTF-8">

<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">

<script src="script.js"></script>

</head>

<body></body>

</html>

CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, is a language used to describe the presentation

and styling of HTML elements in web pages. CSS streamlines development, promotes
design consistency, and enhances the usability of web applications.

selector {

property1: value1;

property2: value2;

Bootstrap is a popular front-end framework that simplifies web development by

providing pre-designed components and styles. It allows developers to quickly create
responsive and mobile-first websites with consistent design and functionality. It includes
CSS and JavaScript components for common UI elements like navigation bars, buttons,
forms, and modal dialogs, reducing development time and ensuring cross-browser
compatibility. Bootstrap's extensive documentation and community support make it a
valuable tool for building modern and visually appealing web applications efficiently.

<link rel="stylesheet"
href="https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.5.2/css/bootstrap.min.css">

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<script
src="https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.5.2/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js"></s
cript>

SQLite3:

SQLite3 is a lightweight, embedded relational database management system (RDBMS)

that is widely used in applications requiring a local database storage solution. SQLite3 is
easy to set up and does not require a separate server process or configuration. SQLite3
databases are self-contained in a single file, making them highly portable across different
platforms and systems.

DB Browser:

DB Browser for SQLite (previously known as SQLite Browser) is a high-quality, visual,

open-source tool to create, design, and edit database files compatible with SQLite. It's
commonly used for managing SQLite databases, which are lightweight, self-contained
databases widely used in software applications

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 4. SYSTEM DESIGN

4.1 User’s Flow

Figure 1. Flow of user through the website

Home Page

In Home page there is a cover photo and navigation bar which consists of various
navigation sections like Admin, Doctor, Patient, About us, Contact us.

Registration Page

It contains some fields like First name, Last name, Username, Password for Admin.

Doctor registration page consists of Name, Username, Password, Specialization and

Address.

The Patient registration contains Name, Username, Password, Address and Symptoms.

Login Page

After registration the user can able to login in to the application by entering username and
password.

Admin Dashboard

After login into the application the admin’s dashboard contains the information of total
number of doctors, patients and appointments.

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The admin can able to approve the doctors, patients and approve or delete new
appointments

Admin can also view patient health records.

Doctor Dashboard

Doctor Dashboard integrates total number of appointments, patients under him/her.

Doctor can view patient’s records and appointments and doctor can also delete the
appointments.

Patient Dashboard

Patient Dashboard consists of available doctors along with their specialization.

Patient can make appointments and view their appointments.

Appointment Booking

Appointment Booking page contains the patient name and Symptoms and patient can
select the doctor in the specialized field.

4.2 Sequence Diagrams

Login

Figure 2. Login

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Patient’s Sequence

Figure 3. Patient’s Flow

Admin’s Sequence

Figure 4. Admin’s Flow

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Doctor’s Sequence:

Figure 5. Doctor’s Flow

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 5. OUTPUT SCREENS

5.1 Home Page

5.2 Admin Dashboard

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5.3 Patient Dashboard

5.4 Doctor Dashboard

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5.5 Approving Appointment

5.6 Doctor’s Appointments

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CONCLUSION
In Summary, our e-Hospital appointment booking system aims to make scheduling easier
and more efficient for both patients and staff.

Future Scope:

Looking ahead, there are several avenues to enhance our appointment booking system.
One focus area is developing the website more to make appointment booking and access
to medical records more convenient for patients. This will improve accessibility and user
experience significantly.

Additionally, expanding the system to support telemedicine services could meet the
increasing demand for remote healthcare options. This would allow patients to schedule
and conduct virtual consultations seamlessly through our platform.

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