Skip to content
Functional Requirements
- User Authentication and Authorization
- Secure registration, login, and account management for patients, healthcare providers, and administrators.
- Role-based access control to ensure appropriate permissions for viewing and managing health data.
- Real-Time Health Data Monitoring
- Monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and glucose levels using wearable devices or sensors.
- Provide real-time updates and alerts based on health data.
- Health Data Storage and Management
- Store health data securely, including historical records and real-time measurements.
- Allow users to access and manage their health records and data history.
- Alert and Notification System
- Send alerts for abnormal health readings or potential health issues.
- Notify users and healthcare providers of critical events or changes in health status.
- Remote Consultation and Communication
- Enable remote consultations between patients and healthcare providers via video conferencing or messaging.
- Provide secure channels for communication and sharing of health data.
- Health Analytics and Reporting
- Analyze health data to provide insights into trends, patterns, and potential health risks.
- Generate reports on health metrics, progress, and compliance with treatment plans.
- Medication Management
- Track medication schedules, dosages, and adherence.
- Send reminders for medication intake and allow users to log medication usage.
- Integration with Other Health Systems
- Integrate with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and other healthcare platforms for comprehensive data management.
- Support API integration with third-party health applications and devices.
- Personalized Health Recommendations
- Provide personalized health advice based on monitored data and user profiles.
- Recommend lifestyle changes, exercise routines, and dietary adjustments.
- Emergency Response
- Implement features for requesting emergency assistance and notifying healthcare providers or family members.
- Provide tools for emergency contact management and response coordination.
- User Interface and Dashboard
- Offer a user-friendly interface and dashboard for monitoring health data, managing settings, and accessing reports.
- Provide customizable views and notifications based on user preferences.
- Data Privacy and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
- Provide mechanisms for user consent and data control.
- Health Trends and Alerts History
- Maintain a history of health trends, alerts, and notifications.
- Allow users and healthcare providers to review past events and actions taken.
Non-Functional Requirements
- Performance
- Ensure the system can handle real-time data from multiple sources efficiently.
- Provide quick response times for user interactions and data updates.
- Scalability
- The system should be scalable to accommodate increasing numbers of users, devices, and data.
- Support both horizontal and vertical scaling as needed.
- Availability
- Ensure high availability with minimal downtime (e.g., 99.9% uptime).
- Implement redundancy and failover mechanisms to maintain system operation during failures.
- Security
- Protect health data and communications through encryption, secure access controls, and regular security assessments.
- Adhere to data protection regulations and industry standards.
- Usability
- Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for patients, healthcare providers, and administrators.
- Provide clear navigation, help documentation, and user support.
- Compatibility
- Ensure compatibility with various devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, wearables) and operating systems.
- Integrate with existing healthcare infrastructure and third-party systems.
- Maintainability
- The system should have a modular and well-documented codebase to facilitate maintenance and updates.
- Implement automated testing and continuous integration practices.
- Reliability
- Ensure reliable operation with robust error handling and recovery mechanisms.
- Minimize system errors and downtime through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
- Compliance
- Adhere to relevant healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA for data privacy, medical device regulations).
- Ensure compliance with industry best practices and guidelines.
- Efficiency
- Optimize resource usage (e.g., memory, processing power) to ensure efficient operation and cost-effectiveness.
- Implement energy-efficient practices for system and device operation.