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International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 11 Issue: 06 | Jun 2024

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E-healthcare System Using Python (Medlink) Anshi Tiwari1, Sadneya Samant2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------

Abstract - Technological interventions for better service

These functions embedded within MedLink ensure the closing of the gap between patients and tertiary health care services within a smooth, efficient, and user-friendly eHealthcare interface. This paper presents the development, implementation, and functionalities of MedLink that could potentially change the scenario in realizing increased access and quality delivery of healthcare services.

and improved patient outcomes in the health sector have been prevalent in this phase of digital transformation. This paper presents MedLink: a eHealthcare system developed in Python that delivers a powerful platform for patients and doctors. user-friendly interface provides patients and doctors help secure a place for quick access to various services with MedLink. The connected databases allow data sharing, consistency and accuracy of the application. Patients can use MedLink to search for the doctor, view their profiles, book and cancel appointments, manage their profiles and medical records, and also interact with an AI chatbot to view the fees and video call links for virtual consultations. For doctors, MedLink provides functionalities like calculating costs, generating receipts, creating video call links, and storing patients' medical records and appointment schedules. By integrating all these functionalities, MedLink aims to improve the costs and availability of health care. It also aims to decentralize the current online healthcare system by giving all the power to the users. In this paper, the system architecture, significant functionalities, and how it benefits patients and health providers are outlined. Actually, when MedLink is put into operation, its capability for effective streamlining of medical processes is validated naturally in facilitating an overall healthier experience.

1.1 Importance of digital solution Being at the forefront of greatness in this fast-moving sphere of healthcare, digital solutions became the ones that changed the approach to service delivery in healthcare use; that is to say, they have made it more efficient, accessible, and patient-centric. It facilitates real-time communication between the patient and the provider of services in health care and administrative processes and assures accuracy in diagnosis and treatment due to advanced data analytics and AI. Along this line, digital solutions such as electronic health records, telemedicine, and mobile health applications empower patients to care for their health status and wellbeing independently. It provides various features to healthcare professionals to monitor a patient's progress, such that time to time proper actions can be taken by doctors regarding patient’s health.For providing costeffective qualitative services, there is a need for digital solutions that can improve patient outcomes,makes optimum use of resource bases, and ensure that healthcare systems respond to the needs of diverse populations.

Key Words: eHealthcare System, MedLink, Patient Management, Doctor-Patient Interaction, AI Chatbot, Virtual Consultations

1.INTRODUCTION

1.2 Issues faced by current healthcare technologies

The increasing development in technology also causes impacts on many sectors, among them health. In this scenario, we introduce MedLink, an innovative eHealthcare system to help and enhance medical services for patients and doctors. MedLink provides a comprehensive platform with separate logins and signups for patients and doctors, ensuring that access is personalized and secure.

Despite the significant advancements in healthcare technologies, current systems often show critical issues related to ownership and bias. Many existing healthcare applications are owned and operated by hospitals or large healthcare groups, which are inherently profit-oriented. This model can lead to biased practices, such as the promotion of in-house doctors over external specialists, regardless of patient needs or preferences. Thus, patients may get recommendations based not on the best available medical expertise but on the financial interests of the institution.

For patients, MedLink gives enriching features whereby users can search for doctors, view doctors' profiles, book or cancel appointments, view or edit their profiles, upload medical records, interact with an AI chatbot to be able to view the fees, order health-related services, and access video call links for virtual consultations. Other features can be added, like calculating the cost and generating receipts, creating a video call link, viewing patient medical records, and appointment management.

Impact Factor value: 8.226

This capitalist approach undermines the core principle of healthcare, which is to provide the best possible care to patients. Additionally, the lack of communication between these systems can create fragmented patient records, complicating the continuity of care and leading to potential medical errors. These issues highlight the need for more

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