HealthHive: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Accessibility and Management

Problem Statement

In India, a significant number of patients and healthcare providers face challenges that hinder effective medical care and diagnosis:

• Patient Difficulties:

  • 57% of patients face challenges scheduling timely consultations and often rely on unverified online advice (YouTube, Reels), leading to misdiagnoses and delayed treatments.
  • 68% of patients misplace their health records, resulting in repeated tests and increased healthcare costs.
  • Patients with chronic conditions struggle to convey their medical history due to scattered records.
  • Rural patients travel long distances for basic consultations.

• Healthcare Provider Challenges:

  • More than 70% of PG interns lack adequate opportunities to interact with patients.
  • 80% of healthcare providers lack tools to manage patient records, causing inefficiencies and fragmented medical histories.

Solution

HealthHive aims to develop a comprehensive web platform that bridges gaps in healthcare accessibility, diagnosis, and record management. It benefits patients and healthcare providers alike through a structured and accessible digital solution.

Key Features and Benefits

1. Enhanced Accessibility

• Facilitates online consultations, allowing patients, especially in rural areas, to connect with healthcare providers without the need for travel.

2. Opportunities for Medical Interns

• Offers a structured platform for PG medical interns to engage in consultations, providing valuable hands-on experience.

3. Comprehensive Medical Record Management

• Provides unique profile cards with QR codes, allowing patients and healthcare providers to access comprehensive medical histories instantly.
• Reduces errors and improves the continuity of care.

4. AI-Assisted Early Diagnosis

• Integrates AI tools to analyze patient data and predict symptoms, aiding in early detection of diseases and enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

5. Consultations with Health Experts

• Offers affordable care for patients while providing hands-on experience for medical interns.

6. All-in-One Platform

• Combines consultations, diagnoses, and record management into one efficient and user-friendly system.

Tech Stack

To ensure a scalable, secure, and user-friendly platform, the following technologies will be used:

• Frontend:

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js

• Backend:

  • Node.js, Express.js, Flask (Python)

• Database:

  • MongoDB

• Additional Tools:

  • AI/ML models for diagnosis
  • QR code integration for patient profiles

Getting Started

Prerequisites

To run the platform locally, you need to have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Python (with Flask)

Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Sushant920/HealthHive.git