Appointment Management

Schedule and manage patient appointments with reminders

About the Appointment Module

The Appointment Module in Mr.Doctor Hospital Management System helps hospitals schedule and manage patient visits with ease. It enables doctors, receptionists, and patients to seamlessly coordinate, reducing waiting times and ensuring timely consultations.

With automated reminders via SMS/Email, real-time doctor availability, and integration with OPD & IPD, this module improves patient experience and enhances hospital efficiency.

Appointment Module

Key Features

Easy Scheduling

Book, reschedule, or cancel appointments with just a few clicks.

Automated Reminders

Send SMS/Email reminders to patients and doctors to avoid missed visits.

Doctor Availability

Check real-time doctor slots and availability for smooth scheduling.

Multi-Channel Booking

Patients can book via hospital front desk, website, or mobile app.

Integration with OPD

Appointments automatically link to OPD module for faster patient flow.

Reduced Waiting Time

Optimized scheduling minimizes patient wait times and crowding.

How It Works

1. Patient Request

Patient requests appointment online or at hospital desk.

2. Slot Booking

Available doctor slots are shown for booking confirmation.

3. Confirmation

Booking confirmed, patients and doctors get instant notifications.

4. Consultation

Patient visits hospital at scheduled time with minimal wait.

Benefits of Using Appointment Module

Reduced waiting times with optimized scheduling
Improved patient satisfaction with reminders
Better doctor utilization and time management
Seamless integration with OPD for smooth workflow
24/7 online booking availability
Automated no-show tracking and management

Technical Specifications

System Requirements
  • Web-based application (no installation required)
  • Compatible with all modern browsers
  • Mobile responsive design
  • Cloud-based with 99.9% uptime
  • SSL encrypted data transmission
Data Management
  • Real-time data synchronization
  • Automated daily backups
  • HIPAA compliant data storage
  • Advanced reporting and analytics
  • Export data in multiple formats

User Access Levels

Administrator

Full system access, user management, reports, and configuration settings.

Doctor

View appointments, manage availability, patient history, and consultation notes.

Receptionist

Book appointments, manage patient check-ins, and handle scheduling conflicts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The system automatically sends SMS and email reminders 24 hours and 2 hours before the appointment. Patients can confirm, reschedule, or cancel directly from the reminder message.

Yes, patients can book appointments through the hospital website, mobile app, or by calling the hospital. The system shows real-time doctor availability and available time slots.

The system includes priority booking for emergency cases. Emergency slots are reserved in each doctor's schedule, and urgent cases can be accommodated with immediate notifications to relevant staff.

Yes, the appointment module seamlessly integrates with OPD, IPD, billing, pharmacy, and patient records modules for a complete hospital management experience.