Doctor Consultation Platform
Overview
The Doctor Consultation Platform is a comprehensive telemedicine solution built with Laravel 11 and WebRTC technology. It enables healthcare providers to conduct secure, private video consultations with patients from anywhere in the world.
Key Features
1. Real-time Video Consultations
Powered by WebRTC technology, the platform provides high-quality, secure video calls between doctors and patients. The system supports:
- HD video streaming
- Screen sharing capabilities
- Real-time chat during consultations
- Call recording for medical records (with consent)
2. Appointment Booking System
A sophisticated booking system that allows:
- Patients to view doctor availability
- Online appointment scheduling
- Automated email/SMS reminders
- Rescheduling and cancellation management
- Waitlist functionality
3. Payment Integration
Seamless payment processing with:
- Multiple payment gateway support (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay)
- Automated invoicing
- Payment history tracking
- Refund management
- Insurance claim processing
4. Patient Records Management
Secure storage and management of:
- Patient medical history
- Consultation notes
- Prescriptions and medications
- Lab results and reports
- Medical imaging files
5. Admin Dashboard
Comprehensive admin panel featuring:
- Real-time analytics and reporting
- Doctor and patient management
- Revenue tracking
- Appointment oversight
- System configuration
6. Prescription Management
Digital prescription system with:
- E-prescription generation
- Drug interaction warnings
- Prescription history
- Pharmacy integration
- Automated refill reminders
Technical Implementation
Backend Architecture
- Framework: Laravel 11
- Real-time: Laravel Echo with Pusher
- Database: MySQL for relational data
- Cache: Redis for session management and caching
- Queue: Laravel Queue for background jobs
Frontend Stack
- UI Framework: Livewire for reactive components
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Video: WebRTC with PeerJS
- Charts: Chart.js for analytics
Security Features
- End-to-end encryption for video calls
- HIPAA-compliant data storage
- Two-factor authentication
- Role-based access control
- Audit logging
Challenges Overcome
- Low Latency Video: Implemented adaptive bitrate streaming to maintain quality across varying network conditions
- Data Security: Ensured HIPAA compliance with encrypted storage and secure transmission protocols
- Scalability: Designed microservices architecture to handle high concurrent video sessions
- Cross-platform: Ensured compatibility across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices
Results & Impact
- 500+ daily consultations
- 98% user satisfaction rating
- 60% reduction in no-show rates with automated reminders
- 40% increase in patient accessibility to healthcare
Future Enhancements
- AI-powered symptom checker
- Integration with wearable devices
- Multi-language support
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Integration with national health databases