Pulse Health

A modern community health clinic application focused on streamlining patient care and appointment management.

🎯 Project Overview

Pulse Health is a patient-focused healthcare application that simplifies the process of finding providers, booking appointments, and managing medical information. Our MVP prioritizes the patient experience with an intuitive, accessible interface.

👥 Team Members

• Ryan Hardin - GitHub
• Richard Whittington - GitHub
• Shaina Bowser - GitHub
• Lynjai Jimenez - GitHub
• Christopher Ament - GitHub

🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend

• Next.js 14 (App Router)
• TypeScript
• Tailwind CSS
• DaisyUI
• React Hook Form
• Lucide React (Icons)

Backend

• Appwrite (Database, Authentication, Storage)

Development Tools

• Discord (Team Communication)
• Figma (Design & Wireframes)
• Google Docs (Documentation)

✨ Core Features (MVP)

Patient Experience

• 🔍 Provider Search - Find healthcare providers by specialty and location
• 📅 Appointment Booking - Easy scheduling with available providers
• 📋 Digital Forms - Complete intake forms and medical history online
• 👤 Profile Management - Manage personal information and insurance details
• 🏥 Patient Dashboard - Overview of appointments, forms, and health information

Key User Flow

Landing Page → Provider Search → Provider Details → Appointment Booking → Intake Forms

🎨 Design System

• UI Framework: DaisyUI components with Tailwind CSS
• Icons: Lucide React icon library

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn
• Appwrite account

📱 MVP Scope

✅ Core Features (Current Sprint)

• User authentication (patient registration/login)
• Provider discovery and search
• Appointment booking system
• Basic medical forms
• Patient profile management
• Insurance information handling

🎯 Stretch Goals

• Provider portal
• Appointment history and management
• Advanced medical forms
• Mobile responsive optimization
• Messaging system

🤝 Contributing

1. Create a feature branch from main
2. Make your changes
3. Test thoroughly
4. Submit a pull request
5. Coordinate with team on Discord

📋 Development Workflow

• Communication: Discord for daily standups and quick questions
• Design: Figma for wireframes, mockups, and design system
• Documentation: Google Docs for project planning and specifications
• Code Reviews: GitHub pull requests with team review

🔒 Security & Compliance

• HIPAA-conscious design patterns
• Secure authentication with Appwrite
• Audit logging for data changes
• Encrypted data storage
• Role-based access control

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Pulse Health - Streamlining healthcare, one patient at a time. 💙