HouseDoc App
Introduction
Problem Statement
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a strain on healthcare systems and patients were unable to see doctors in person and receive timely care for symptoms unrelated to Covid-19.
hypothesis
One way to alleviate the strain was to create an app that quickly matched patients with doctors and allowed patients to schedule a telehealth visit from within the app.
objectives
- Identify the specific pain points in accessing healthcare during the pandemic.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, especially during a public health crisis.
- Build a comprehensive database of doctors, including their specialties, credentials, availability, and reviews.
- Design a user-friendly interface that is easy for patients to navigate.
- Develop a symptom checker module that allows users to input their symptoms.
- Build a database of doctors, including their specialties, credentials, and availability.
- Develop an algorithm that matches patients’ symptoms with suitable doctors.
- Integrate secure telehealth video conferencing solutions for doctor-patient consultations and an appointment scheduling system