Design and Implementation of a Full-Stack Healthcare Appointment Scheduling System

Healthcare appointment scheduling is crucial for improving patient access and optimizing medical resources. Traditional booking methods often lead to inefficiencies, delays, and poor user experience. This research presents the design and implementation of MediConnect, a Full-Stack Healthcare Appointment Scheduling System, developed using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack. The system enables seamless appointment booking, user authentication, real-time availability updates, secure payments, and role-based access for patients, doctors, and admins. The MERN stack was chosen for its scalability, flexibility, and performance, offering advantages over traditional web technologies. Implementation results demonstrate improved efficiency and accessibility in healthcare booking. Future work may include AI-driven doctor recommendations, telemedicine integration, and enhanced security measures.