README.md

Hospital Management System (HMS)

Overview

The Hospital Management System (HMS) is a robust application built using .NET Core as the backend framework. It is designed to streamline hospital operations, including patient registration, appointment scheduling, doctor management, and billing, providing an efficient solution for healthcare institutions.

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Features

1. Patient Management

   • Register new patients.
   • Maintain patient medical records.
   • Search and update patient details.

2. Doctor Management

   • Add, update, and remove doctor profiles.
   • Assign specializations.
   • View doctor schedules and availability.

3. Appointment Scheduling

   • Book and manage appointments for patients.
   • Notify patients and doctors of upcoming appointments.

4. Billing System

   • Generate and manage bills for patient services.
   • Record payment transactions.

5. Authentication and Authorization

   • Secure user login for doctors, admin, and staff.
   • Role-based access control to protect sensitive data.

6. Dashboard

   • View key hospital metrics and statistics in real time.

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Technology Stack

• Backend: .NET Core (ASP.NET Core Web API)
• Database: Microsoft SQL Server (EF Core for ORM)

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/hospital-management-system.git
   cd hospital-management-system