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 # Medics: A Medical Information and Appointment System
 
 **Medics** is a comprehensive medical software built in Python that helps patients input diagnoses, retrieve medical information, and schedule appointments with doctors. The system also provides a doctor portal to view patient details and manage appointments. All data is stored in an Excel-based database for easy integration and portability.
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 ## 1. Introduction
 
 Welcome to the **Medics** repository. This software is designed for medical professionals and patients, making it easier to diagnose conditions, view medical records, and schedule appointments. The system is built using Python, with data stored in Excel files for portability and ease of use. Whether you're a patient seeking medical information or a doctor managing appointments, **Medics** is here to simplify the process.
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 ## 2. Features
 
 - **Patient Login and Registration**: Secure login system for patients to access their dashboard.
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 ## 3. Technology Stack
 
 - **Programming Language**: Python 3.x
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 ## 4. System Requirements
 
 - **Python**: Version 3.7 or above.
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 ## 5. Installation Guide
 
 Follow these steps to install and run the Medics software on your local machine.
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 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/username/medics.git
-```
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-### 5.2 Install Dependencies
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+5.2 Install Dependencies
 Navigate into the project directory and install the required Python packages:
 
-```bash
+bash
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 cd medics
 pip install -r requirements.txt
-```
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 Alternatively, you can manually install dependencies:
 
-```bash
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 pip install pandas openpyxl
-```
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-### 5.3 Database Setup
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+5.3 Database Setup
 Ensure that you have the necessary Excel files (patients.xlsx and doctors.xlsx) in the root directory. If not, create them manually or run the following script to generate template files:
 
-```bash
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 python setup_database.py
-```
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-## 6. Usage
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-### 6.1 Running the Application
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+6. Usage
+6.1 Running the Application
 Once you have installed all dependencies, run the following command to start the application:
 
-```bash
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 python medics.py
-```
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-### 6.2 Patient Login
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-- Upon running the program, the user will be prompted to enter their username and password.
-- Once authenticated, patients can access their medical dashboard.
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-### 6.3 Doctor Login
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-- Doctors use a separate login page to access their dashboard, where they can manage patients and appointments.
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-### 6.4 Diagnosis Submission
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-- Patients can input their symptoms or diagnoses in the input fields.
-- After submission, the system will retrieve related medical information from the database.
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-### 6.5 Appointment Scheduling
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-- Patients can view available doctors and schedule appointments directly from their dashboard.
-- Appointments are stored in the Excel database for both patients and doctors.
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-## 7. Excel Database Structure
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+6.2 Patient Login
+Upon running the program, the user will be prompted to enter their username and password.
+Once authenticated, patients can access their medical dashboard.
+6.3 Doctor Login
+Doctors use a separate login page to access their dashboard, where they can manage patients and appointments.
+6.4 Diagnosis Submission
+Patients can input their symptoms or diagnoses in the input fields.
+After submission, the system will retrieve related medical information from the database.
+6.5 Appointment Scheduling
+Patients can view available doctors and schedule appointments directly from their dashboard.
+Appointments are stored in the Excel database for both patients and doctors.
+7. Excel Database Structure
 The Excel files are critical to how Medics stores and manages data. Below is the structure for both files:
 
-### 7.1 Patient Sheet
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-| Column Name      | Data Type  | Description                                      |
-|------------------|------------|--------------------------------------------------|
-| Patient Name     | String     | The full name of the patient.                    |
-| Username         | String     | The patient's username for login.                |
-| Password         | String     | The patient's password (encrypted).              |
-| Diagnosis        | String     | The diagnosis or symptoms entered by the patient.|
-| Appointment Date | DateTime   | The date and time of the scheduled appointment.  |
-| Doctor Assigned  | String     | The doctor assigned to the patient.              |
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-### 7.2 Doctor Sheet
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-| Column Name       | Data Type  | Description                                      |
-|-------------------|------------|--------------------------------------------------|
-| Doctor Name       | String     | The full name of the doctor.                     |
-| Username          | String     | The doctor's username for login.                 |
-| Password          | String     | The doctor's password (encrypted).               |
-| Assigned Patients | List       | A list of patients assigned to the doctor.       |
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-## 8. Code Breakdown
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+7.1 Patient Sheet
+Column Name	Data Type	Description
+Patient Name	String	The full name of the patient.
+Username	String	The patient's username for login.
+Password	String	The patient's password (encrypted).
+Diagnosis	String	The diagnosis or symptoms entered by the patient.
+Appointment Date	DateTime	The date and time of the scheduled appointment.
+Doctor Assigned	String	The doctor assigned to the patient.
+7.2 Doctor Sheet
+Column Name	Data Type	Description
+Doctor Name	String	The full name of the doctor.
+Username	String	The doctor's username for login.
+Password	String	The doctor's password (encrypted).
+Assigned Patients	List	A list of patients assigned to the doctor.
+8. Code Breakdown
 Here is an overview of the important code components in the Medics system.
 
-### 8.1 Patient Class
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-```python
+8.1 Patient Class
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 class Patient:
     def __init__(self, username, password):
         self.username = username
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     def schedule_appointment(self, doctor, date):
         # Logic to schedule an appointment in the Excel file.
         pass
-```
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-### 8.2 Doctor Class
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-```python
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 class Doctor:
     def __init__(self, username, password):
         self.username = username
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     def view_patients(self):
         # Logic to view all assigned patients.
         pass
-```
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-### 8.3 Appointment Management
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-```python
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 def assign_patient_to_doctor(patient, doctor):
     # Logic to assign a patient to a specific doctor in the Excel sheet.
     pass
-```
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-## 9. Error Handling and Debugging
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+9. Error Handling and Debugging
 To ensure smooth operation, the following error handling mechanisms are implemented:
 
-- **Invalid Login**: If a patient or doctor enters incorrect login credentials, the system will prompt an error message.
-- **Empty Diagnosis**: The system will not allow a patient to submit an empty diagnosis field.
-- **Excel File Access**: If the Excel files are inaccessible or corrupted, the system will prompt the user to restore the files. 
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+Invalid Login: If a patient or doctor enters incorrect login credentials, the system will prompt an error message.
+Empty Diagnosis: The system will not allow a patient to submit an empty diagnosis field.
+Excel File Access: If the Excel files are inaccessible or corrupted, the system will prompt the user to restore the files.
+10. Development Guidelines
+Follow Python best practices for writing clean, maintainable code. Avoid hardcoding paths or credentials.
+
+11. Unit Testing
+Use pytest or another testing framework to write unit tests for the critical functionality, such as login validation, diagnosis submission, and appointment scheduling.
+
+12. Continuous Integration (CI)
+Integrate this repository with GitHub Actions or any other CI/CD tool to automate testing upon new commits.
+
+13. Known Issues
+Excel File Corruption: In rare cases, Excel files may become corrupted due to improper shutdowns.
+Login Timeout: Occasional delays in login due to file access speed.
+14. Contribution Guide
+We welcome contributions to the Medics project! If you’d like to contribute, please follow these steps:
+
+Fork the Repository: Click on the "Fork" button on the top right of the repository page.
+Clone Your Fork: Use the following command to clone your forked repository to your local machine:
+bash
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+git clone https://github.com/your-username/medics.git
+Create a Branch: Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:
+bash
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+git checkout -b feature-branch-name
+Make Changes: Implement your feature or bug fix.
+Commit Changes: Commit your changes with a descriptive message:
+bash
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+git commit -m "Add feature/bug fix description"
+Push Changes: Push your changes to your forked repository:
+bash
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+git push origin feature-branch-name
+Create a Pull Request: Go to the original repository and create a pull request.
+15. FAQs
+Q1: How do I reset my password?
+A1: Currently, the system does not support password recovery. Please contact your doctor or system administrator to reset your password.
+
+Q2: Can I run this software on any operating system?
+A2: Yes, the Medics software is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
+
+Q3: How is my data stored?
+A3: All patient and doctor data are stored in Excel files. Ensure these files are backed up regularly to prevent data loss.
+
+Q4: Is there a mobile version of the application?
+A4: Currently, the Medics software is desktop-based. Future updates may include mobile compatibility.
+
+16. License
+This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.
