LifeLink is a groundbreaking medical data-sharing platform designed to address delays in emergency medical care caused by the unavailability of a patient's medical history. By enabling secure, instant access to medical records across healthcare providers, LifeLink ensures timely, efficient treatment and reduces redundancies in patient care.
In emergencies, timely access to a patient's medical history is critical. However, hospitals often face difficulties obtaining this information, leading to:
- Delayed treatments
- Repeated tests
- Worse health outcomes
Aunt Lisa, a beloved family member, tragically passed away due to delayed medical care when her records could not be accessed in time. This incident inspired the creation of LifeLink to prevent similar situations in the future.
LifeLink is a secure web platform for hospitals to:
- Upload patient medical data post-diagnosis or treatment.
- Access patient records instantly in emergencies, ensuring continuity of care.
- Eliminate redundancies like repeated questioning or duplicate tests.
- Efficiency: Immediate access to patient history reduces treatment delays.
- Security: End-to-end encryption safeguards sensitive data.
- Scalability: Designed for integration with global healthcare systems.
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Data Upload
Hospitals securely upload patient information such as medical history, test results, and diagnoses. -
Instant Access
Authorized hospitals can retrieve a patient's full medical records instantly. -
Eliminates Redundancy
Streamlines care for unresponsive patients and avoids repeated diagnostic tests. -
Paperless Operations
Digital medical records reduce paper waste, contributing to environmental sustainability.
- Backend: Node.js for scalability and efficiency.
- Frontend: React.js for an intuitive and user-friendly interface.
- Database: Secure and scalable database for storing patient data.
- Security: Built with advanced encryption and GDPR-compliant practices.
- Save Lives: Provides immediate access to crucial medical data in emergencies.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduces unnecessary tests, saving time and resources.
- SDG3 (Good Health & Well-Being): Improves healthcare access and outcomes.
- SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure): Fosters innovation in healthcare data sharing.
- SDG10 (Reduced Inequality): Enhances healthcare access for underserved regions.
- Node.js installed on your system.
- MongoDB or another supported database setup.
- Environment variables for secure API keys and database connections.
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/obdif/lifelink.git cd lifelink