24-7MedConnect

Video Demo: https://youtu.be/pQ9Y8xoUCA0

Starting the Client and Server

Make sure following npm packages are installed

• react
• express
• nodemon

To start the server, run the following command at root:

npm run server

To start the client, run the following command at root:

npm run client

you will also have to include a GEMINI_API in .env file in server folder

Inspiration

We were inspired by the challenges many patients face when trying to connect with suitable doctors. Some of the key issues include:

• Difficulty in Finding a Suitable Doctor
• Limited accessibility to a diverse range of doctors
• Language barriers between patients and doctors
• Gender preference for a more comfortable consultation experience

Our goal was to create a platform that addresses these issues, empowering patients with choice and personalized care.

What It Does

24/7 MedConnect offers tailored doctor-patient connections through:

• AI Integration: Analyzes symptoms and recommends suitable specialists.
• Doctor Selection: Provides patients with a list of available doctors based on their specific symptoms.
• Personalized Experience: Allows patients to select doctors based on language and gender preferences for a more comfortable consultation.
• Secured Live Video Chat: Enables real-time doctor-patient communication with PeerJS for secure video calls.

How We Built It

• Frontend: Built with React for a smooth, user-friendly experience.
• Backend: Node.js and Express handle requests and process data.
• Database: MongoDB stores doctor profiles and information.
• AI Integration: Gemini API processes symptoms and suggests appropriate specialties.
• Real-Time Communication: PeerJS enables secure, live video consultations.

Challenges We Ran Into

• Database Connectivity: We had initial issues connecting MongoDB to the backend.
• PeerJS Integration: Migrating PeerJS for seamless video functionality was challenging.
• Data Flow: Ensuring that search results from MongoDB were accurately displayed on the frontend required careful management.
• Database Building: We needed to manually insert dummy entries into the database before it would work properly.

Accomplishments We're Proud Of

• Successfully connecting the frontend to MongoDB.
• Amazing UI/UX design leveraging Figma for a modern look.
• Integrating Gemini API for AI-driven specialty suggestions and displaying relevant doctor profiles on the frontend.
• Building a functional project with live video chat on separate hosts.
• Creating a seamless sign-up page for adding new doctors to the database.

What We Learned

• Task Prioritization: We had to prioritize our tasks effectively to achieve our MVP within the hackathon timeframe.
• Technical Skills: We learned how to integrate frontend, backend, and database functionality and worked with PeerJS for video consultations.
• Teamwork: We learned the importance of collaboration and asking questions to overcome roadblocks.

What's Next for 24/7 MedConnect

• Doctor Portal: Build a portal page for doctors to manage their profiles and availability.
• Enhanced Chat: Add additional features to the chat page, such as text chat, file uploads, etc.
• AI Enhancement: Improve AI specialty detection for even more accurate doctor recommendations.
• Migrate PeerJS: Move the PeerJS component to the web app for better scalability and management.