Hospital Management System Documentation
Detailed overview, functionality, and database structure for the Hospital Management System.
Overview
The Hospital Management System (HMS) is designed to streamline hospital operations, improve patient care, and manage administrative tasks efficiently. The system encompasses various modules to handle different aspects of hospital management.
Estimated Development Time: 6-12 months depending on complexity, team size, and technology stack.
Database Structure
The database structure includes several tables to manage different aspects of the hospital system. Below are examples of the key tables:
Doctors Table
Column Name |
Data Type |
Description |
id |
INTEGER |
Unique identifier for each doctor |
first_name |
VARCHAR |
Doctor's first name |
last_name |
VARCHAR |
Doctor's last name |
specialty |
VARCHAR |
Doctor's medical specialty |
contact_number |
VARCHAR |
Doctor's contact number |
email |
VARCHAR |
Doctor's email address |
department_id |
INTEGER |
Department to which the doctor belongs |
Admin Functionality
Admins have access to various management tools to oversee and configure the Hospital Management System. The key functionalities include:
User Management
- Add/Edit/Delete Users: Manage patient and staff profiles.
- Role Management: Assign roles and permissions to users.
System Configuration
- System Settings: Configure system-wide settings like notifications and reporting preferences.
- Data Management: Perform backups and manage data import/export processes.
- Security: Ensure system security with access controls and monitoring.
Data Management
- Doctor Management: Update doctor profiles, manage schedules, and assign departments.
- Patient Management: Oversee patient records and appointments.
- Appointment Scheduling: Manage appointment slots and conflicts.
- Billing and Insurance: Oversee billing processes and manage insurance claims.
- HR Management: Manage employee records, payroll, and recruitment.
- Reports Generation: Generate financial summaries and patient statistics.