Business Objective:  This project aimed to create an online platform facilitating patients in finding and booking medical facilities conveniently near their location. The platform’s objectives included offering a user-friendly interface, empowering patients to search for specific medical services, providing real-time availability of medical facilities, and ensuring secure appointment bookings.
Approach: The development team initiated the project by conducting thorough research on the healthcare industry and the target audience. This included understanding the types of medical facilities and services commonly sought by patients. Building on this research, the team formulated a strategy for the platform, encompassing the following features:

Client:
Tibika

Category:
Medical

1. Geolocation-Based Search:

Utilizing the patient’s location data, the platform would present nearby medical facilities, facilitating easy appointment booking with conveniently located healthcare providers.

2. Comprehensive Medical Facility Listings:

The platform would showcase a comprehensive directory featuring various medical facilities, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and pharmacies. Each listing would provide detailed information such as offered services, address, contact details, and availability.

3. Advanced Search and Filters:

Patients would have the flexibility to search for medical facilities based on service type, location, availability, and other parameters. The platform allows users to apply filters, considering ratings, reviews, and other relevant criteria to identify the most suitable medical facility for their specific needs.

4. Secure Booking and Payment Processing:

Ensuring security, the platform facilitates patients in securely booking appointments with medical facilities. Patients are required to provide essential information, including name, age, and medical history, and can confidently make payments for appointments through the platform.

The development team iteratively improved the platform by incorporating patient feedback and introducing new features, including real-time availability of medical facilities and appointment reminders.

Conclusion

Creating an online medical facility booking platform with geolocation functionality demands a deep comprehension of the healthcare industry and patient needs. Through diligent research and strategic development, the team successfully crafted a user-friendly platform, offering a diverse range of medical facilities and services. Key features such as secure booking and payment processing, advanced search, and filters played pivotal roles in the platform’s success, enhancing accessibility to healthcare services.