Doctor Plus (Telemedicine Platform)

A comprehensive telemedicine platform enabling real-time video consultations and medical record management. Built with Django, WebRTC, jQuery, JavaScript, WebSocket, and AWS, it ensures a secure, scalable, and user-friendly healthcare experience.

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Table of Contents

1. Features
2. Tech Stack
3. Installation and Setup
4. Configuration
5. Usage
6. Testing
7. Deployment

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Features

• Real-time Video Consultations: Conduct interactive sessions via OpenTok(WebRTC) with seamless video and audio streaming.
• Medical Record Management: Store and access patient records, prescriptions, and reports securely.
• Role-based Access Control: Separate dashboards for doctors, patients, and administrators.
• WebSocket-based Notifications: Real-time alerts for appointments and messages.
• Integrated Frontend and Backend: Simple and cohesive development using Django, jQuery, and JavaScript.
• Cloud Integration: Store medical files in AWS S3 and deploy backend on EC2 for scalability.

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Tech Stack

• Backend: Python, Django
• Frontend: JavaScript, jQuery
• Real-time Communication: WebRTC, WebSocket
• Cloud Services: AWS S3, EC2
• Database: PostgreSQL/MySQL
• Authentication: Django's built-in authentication with JWT

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Installation and Setup

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• PostgreSQL/MySQL
• AWS account for cloud services

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>  
   cd telemedicine-platform  

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv  
   source venv/bin/activate  # For Linux/Mac  
   venv\Scripts\activate     # For Windows  

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt  

4. Configure the database and environment variables:

   • Update the DATABASES section in settings.py.
   • Create a .env file in the root directory and add keys:

     DATABASE_URL=<database-url>  
     SECRET_KEY=<django-secret-key>  
     AWS_ACCESS_KEY=<aws-access-key>  
     AWS_SECRET_KEY=<aws-secret-key>  

5. Run migrations:

   python manage.py makemigrations  
   python manage.py migrate  

6. Collect static files:

   python manage.py collectstatic  

7. Start the Django server:

   python manage.py runserver  

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Configuration

1. WebRTC Configuration:

   • Ensure the WebSocket server is set up for signaling.
   • Configure STUN/TURN servers to support peer-to-peer communication.

2. AWS Configuration:

   • Set up an S3 bucket for storing patient files.
   • Use EC2 instances for hosting the backend in production.

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Usage

• Patients: Register, schedule appointments, and access prescriptions.
• Doctors: Manage consultations, view patient records, and conduct video calls.
• Administrators: Monitor activities and manage user accounts.

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Testing

Run the tests to ensure all components are functioning:

python manage.py test  

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Deployment

1. Backend Deployment on AWS EC2:

   • Configure the instance with necessary dependencies.
   • Use Gunicorn and Nginx for production deployment.

2. Static Files Hosting:

   • Store static assets on S3 for optimized performance.

Contact

For further queries or support, reach out to:
Zaakir Hussain
Email: mail.zaakir.hussain@gmail.com