CanConnect

A comprehensive healthcare platform designed to facilitate communication and coordination between cancer patients, doctors, patient navigators, and caregivers.

Overview

CanConnect is a web-based application that streamlines the cancer care journey by connecting all stakeholders in the treatment process. It provides specialized interfaces for different user roles and facilitates efficient patient care management.

Features

For Doctors

• Dashboard: Overview of appointments, patient requests, and feedback
• Patient Management: View and manage patient information
• Appointment Management: Schedule and track patient appointments
• Progress Reports: Create and monitor patient progress reports
• Resource Center: Access medical resources and guidelines

For Patients

• Treatment Timeline: Track treatment progress and upcoming appointments
• Document Management: Store and access medical records
• Communication Hub: Direct communication with doctors and navigators
• Resource Access: Educational materials and support resources

For Patient Navigators

• Patient Tracking: Monitor patient progress and needs
• Resource Coordination: Connect patients with necessary resources
• Communication Management: Facilitate patient-doctor communication
• Support Services: Coordinate additional support services

For Caregivers

• Patient Monitoring: Track patient's treatment schedule
• Communication: Direct line with healthcare providers
• Resource Access: Caregiver support materials

Technical Stack

• Backend: Node.js with Express.js
• Frontend: EJS templating engine with Bootstrap 5
• Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
• Authentication: Passport.js
• Additional Libraries:
  • Chart.js for data visualization
  • Font Awesome for icons
  • Bootstrap for responsive design

Installation

1. Prerequisites

   - Node.js (v14 or higher)
   - MongoDB (v4.4 or higher)
   - npm (v6 or higher)

2. Clone the Repository

   git clone [repository-url]
   cd CanConnect

3. Install Dependencies

   npm install

4. Environment Setup Create a .env file in the root directory:

   PORT=3000
   MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/cancer_navigation
   SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret

5. Database Setup

   # Start MongoDB service
   mongod

6. Start the Application

   # Development mode
   npm run dev
   
   # Production mode
   npm start

Project Structure

CanConnect/
├── models/              # Database models
├── routes/              # Route handlers
├── views/              
│   ├── pages/          # Page templates
│   │   ├── auth/       # Authentication pages
│   │   ├── doctor/     # Doctor interface
│   │   ├── patient/    # Patient interface
│   │   └── navigator/  # Navigator interface
│   └── partials/       # Reusable components
├── public/             # Static files
├── config/             # Configuration files
└── middleware/         # Custom middleware

User Roles and Access

1. Doctor

   • Full access to patient medical records
   • Appointment management
   • Progress report creation
   • Resource management

2. Patient

   • Personal medical record access
   • Appointment scheduling
   • Communication with care team
   • Resource access

3. Patient Navigator

   • Patient coordination
   • Resource management
   • Communication facilitation
   • Support service coordination

4. Caregiver

   • Limited patient information access
   • Appointment viewing
   • Communication with care team

Security Features

• Secure authentication using Passport.js
• Role-based access control
• Session management
• Password encryption
• CSRF protection
• XSS prevention

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

For support, please contact [support email/contact information]

Acknowledgments

• Healthcare professionals who provided domain expertise
• Open source community for various tools and libraries
• Contributors and testers

Future Enhancements

• Mobile application development
• Integration with hospital management systems
• Advanced analytics and reporting
• Telemedicine features
• AI-powered recommendations