Healthcare Management System

A modern, secure, and scalable backend for managing healthcare operations, built with Node.js, Express, TypeScript, and Prisma.

Table of Contents

• Project Overview
• How to Run the Project
• Documentation
  • Architecture & File Structure
  • API Overview
  • Roles & Features
  • Database & Data Flow
  • Real-time Notifications
  • File Uploads
  • Security
  • Contributing

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Project Overview

The Healthcare Management System backend provides a robust foundation for medical appointment scheduling, patient records, billing, staff management, and doctor-patient interactions. It supports three main user roles: Admin, Doctor, and Patient. Each role has a tailored set of features and secure access.

How to Run the Project

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• PostgreSQL
• npm or yarn

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd backend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env
   # Edit .env with your DB credentials and secrets

4. Set up the database:

   npx prisma migrate dev

5. (Optional) Seed the database:

   npx prisma db seed

6. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

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For detailed documentation, see the docs folder.