The document describes the REST API functionality for a doctor's appointment booking system. The API allows patients to book appointments, check availability, access doctor profiles. It facilitates real-time video consultations through integration with Zoom. The API also handles sending appointment reminders, retrieving patient history, scheduling notifications, searching doctors by filters and integrating with electronic health record systems.
The document describes the REST API functionality for a doctor's appointment booking system. The API allows patients to book appointments, check availability, access doctor profiles. It facilitates real-time video consultations through integration with Zoom. The API also handles sending appointment reminders, retrieving patient history, scheduling notifications, searching doctors by filters and integrating with electronic health record systems.
The document describes the REST API functionality for a doctor's appointment booking system. The API allows patients to book appointments, check availability, access doctor profiles. It facilitates real-time video consultations through integration with Zoom. The API also handles sending appointment reminders, retrieving patient history, scheduling notifications, searching doctors by filters and integrating with electronic health record systems.
Use Case: Patients can book appointments with doctors online. API Functionality: Booking Appointments: Patients initiate appointment bookings by sending a POST request to the /api/appointments/book endpoint. They specify the doctor and desired appointment time. Availability Check: The system checks if the specified appointment slot is available. User Authentication: RESTful endpoints handle user authentication. Doctor Profiles: APIs provide access to doctor profiles, including education, experience, and patient reviews.
Real-time Video Communication Integration:
Use Case: Enhance doctor-patient interactions by integrating real-time video communication. API Functionality: Zoom SDK Integration: APIs facilitate real-time video consultations using the Zoom SDK.
Appointment Reminders: Send email notifications to patients with appointment
details and video call links.
Patient History and Records:
Use Case: Maintain a patient’s appointment history and medical records. API Functionality: Retrieve Past Appointments: Patients can query their appointment history via RESTful endpoints. Data Privacy: Ensure secure access to patient records using proper authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Notifications and Reminders:
Use Case: Send reminders for upcoming appointments. API Functionality: Scheduled Notifications: APIs trigger automated reminders via email or SMS. Appointment Confirmation: Notify patients when an appointment is successfully booked.
Search and Filters:
Use Case: Patients can search for doctors based on specialties, location, availability, etc. API Functionality: Search Endpoints: Provide endpoints for searching doctors by criteria (e.g., specialty, location). Filtering Results: Allow patients to filter results based on preferences.
Integration with Electronic Health Records (EHR):
Use Case: Seamlessly integrate appointment data with existing EHR systems. API Functionality: Data Exchange: APIs enable communication between the appointment system and EHR databases. Patient Data Sync: Update patient records with appointment details. Remember that REST APIs play a crucial role in modern healthcare systems, ensuring efficient communication, data exchange, and seamless patient experiences.