MediPlus: Hospital Management System using MERN Stack

MediPlus is a comprehensive Hospital Management System built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js). This system is designed to streamline various operations within a hospital, including patient management, appointment scheduling, staff management, inventory management, billing, and more.

Installation

Follow these steps to set up MediPlus on your local machine:

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js: Download and install Node.js from nodejs.org.
• MongoDB: Install MongoDB Community Edition from mongodb.com.

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your_username/MediPlus.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd MediPlus

3. Install dependencies for both frontend and backend:

   cd client && npm install
   cd ../server && npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the server directory.

   • Define the following variables:

     PORT=5000
     MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
     

5. Start the backend server:

   cd ../server && npm start

6. Start the frontend development server:

   cd ../client && npm start

7. Access the application:

   Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173.

Contributors

• Your Name
• Contributor 1
• Contributor 2

License

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

Acknowledgments

• Hat tip to anyone whose code was used
• Inspiration
• etc.

Additional Notes