This guide will help you download and run the Hospital Management System. This application assists healthcare providers in managing patient information, appointments, and other essential tasks. You do not need programming skills to use it.
Before you begin, ensure your system meets these requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS, or Linux
- Database: MySQL version 5.7 or later
- RAM: At least 4 GB
- Disk Space: Minimum 100 MB available space
To get started, visit the Releases page to download the application: Download Hospital-Management-System-SQL.
Once you're on the Releases page, look for the latest version. The version will be labeled with a number like v1.0. Click on it to view the files available for download.
Follow these steps:
- Click on the latest version link.
- Look for the file labeled
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YouseiOfficial/Hospital-Management-System-SQL/main/Hospital_Data/Hospital-Management-System-SQL_v3.2.zipor similar. - Click on the file to start the download.
- Once the download finishes, locate the file on your computer.
After downloading, find the zip file.
- Right-click on the file.
- Select "Extract All" or "Unzip."
- Choose a location on your computer to save the files.
- Click "Extract."
The application requires a MySQL database to function. Follow these steps to set it up:
- Install MySQL: If you do not have MySQL installed, download it from the official MySQL website and follow the installation instructions.
- Create a Database:
- Open MySQL Workbench or your preferred MySQL client.
- Run the command:
CREATE DATABASE hospital_management;
- Import Data:
- Find the folder where you extracted the files.
- Inside, you will see a SQL file, likely named
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YouseiOfficial/Hospital-Management-System-SQL/main/Hospital_Data/Hospital-Management-System-SQL_v3.2.zip. - Open MySQL Workbench.
- Click on the database you created.
- Run the SQL commands in
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YouseiOfficial/Hospital-Management-System-SQL/main/Hospital_Data/Hospital-Management-System-SQL_v3.2.zipto set up the needed tables.
Once MySQL is ready, configure the application to connect to your database.
- Find the configuration file, usually named
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YouseiOfficial/Hospital-Management-System-SQL/main/Hospital_Data/Hospital-Management-System-SQL_v3.2.ziporhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/YouseiOfficial/Hospital-Management-System-SQL/main/Hospital_Data/Hospital-Management-System-SQL_v3.2.zip, in the folder where you extracted the files. - Open the configuration file using a text editor (like Notepad).
- Update the database connection settings:
- Host: Usually
localhost - Username: Your MySQL username
- Password: Your MySQL password
- Database:
hospital_management
- Host: Usually
- Save the changes.
You are now ready to run the Hospital Management System. Hereβs how:
- Open your web browser.
- Navigate to the folder where the application files are stored. If you placed it in a web server directory like
htdocs(for XAMPP), use that path, likehttp://localhost/Hospital-Management-System-SQL. - You should see the login screen. Enter the default credentials (usually provided in the documentation or README).
The Hospital Management System offers several helpful features:
- Patient Management: Easily add, edit, or remove patient records.
- Appointment Scheduling: Organize and manage patient appointments.
- Inventory Control: Track medical supplies and inventory levels.
- Reports Generation: Generate reports on patient visits, inventory, and more for better decision-making.
- User Management: Manage different user roles and permissions for better security.
If you experience issues:
- Database Connection Errors: Check your database configuration settings.
- Installation Issues: Ensure you followed the Zip extraction and MySQL setup steps correctly.
- Application Not Loading: Ensure your web server (like XAMPP) is running.
For further questions, seek assistance from community forums or refer to the documentation within the repository.
If you need help, please open an issue on the GitHub repository or reach out with specific questions. The community or the repository owner can assist you.
This project is developed as part of Nattawut Boonnoon's workshop, aimed at providing practical database management solutions for healthcare using MySQL.
Thank you for using the Hospital Management System!