Hospital Management System - Synopsis
3. Introduction of Topic & Importance in Day-to-Day Life
The Hospital Management System (HMS) is a software application designed to manage all aspects of
hospital operations efficiently. This includes administrative, financial, clinical, and legal functions. In today's
fast-paced world, where hospitals face a heavy influx of patients and data, an HMS helps automate
processes such as patient registration, appointment scheduling, billing, inventory, and medical records
management. Its importance lies in improving healthcare delivery, reducing manual errors, enhancing
productivity, and providing better patient outcomes.
4. Objective of the Synopsis
- To design and develop a user-friendly Hospital Management System.
- To digitalize patient records, appointments, billing, and staff management.
- To streamline administrative processes and improve hospital efficiency.
- To ensure data security, quick access, and real-time updates.
- To reduce paperwork and human error through automation.
5. List of Databases Used in the Synopsis
- MySQL / PostgreSQL (or any RDBMS used)
- Database Name: hospital_db
6. List of Data Files or Tables Used in the Synopsis
- patients
- doctors
- appointments
- staff
Hospital Management System - Synopsis
- bills
- inventory
- departments
7. Main Menu & Sub Menu
Main Menu:
- Home
- Patient Management
- Doctor Management
- Appointment Booking
- Billing
- Inventory
- Reports
- Admin Settings
Sub Menus (Example):
Under Patient Management:
- Add New Patient
- View Patient Details
- Update Patient Records
Under Appointment Booking:
- New Appointment
- Appointment History
- Reschedule/Cancel Appointment
Hospital Management System - Synopsis
8. Flow Chart of Project / Synopsis
Start -> User Login -> Main Dashboard -> Select Module -> Perform Operation -> Save and Log Out -> End
9. Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
Level 0 (Context Level): Users -> HMS -> Database
Level 1:
- Admin -> Manage Users, Staff
- Receptionist -> Manage Appointments, Patients
- Doctor -> View Patient Records, Add Notes
- System -> Processes all data and stores in DB
10. Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)
Entities:
- Patient (Patient_ID, Name, Age, Gender, Contact)
- Doctor (Doctor_ID, Name, Specialization)
- Appointment (Appt_ID, Date, Time, Patient_ID, Doctor_ID)
- Billing (Bill_ID, Patient_ID, Amount, Payment_Status)
Relationships:
- A patient can have many appointments
- A doctor can attend many appointments
- Each appointment is linked to one bill
11. Outcomes
Hospital Management System - Synopsis
- Automated and efficient hospital operations.
- Reduced manual effort and paperwork.
- Easy access to patient records and hospital data.
- Enhanced accuracy in billing and inventory.
- Improved patient care and experience.
12. Certificate Page
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the project synopsis entitled "Hospital Management System"
submitted by [Your Name], in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the [Course Name], is a bonafide work
carried out under our guidance.
Date: ___________
(Signature of External Examiner) (Signature of Internal Teacher)
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