Hospital Search Feature
Find and compare healthcare facilities to make informed decisions
The MediPulse Hospital Info feature enables users to search, filter, and compare hospitals based on location, specialty, insurance coverage, and more. This documentation provides an overview of the interface, features, and implementation details.
Interface Overview
Key Components
- Advanced search form with multiple filter options
- Responsive hospital results with visual cards
- Detailed hospital modal with comprehensive information
- AI-powered hospital insights via Gemini integration
- Pagination system for browsing multiple results
User Benefits
- Filter hospitals by multiple criteria including location, specialty, insurance, and treatment
- View real-time, AI-generated information about hospital achievements and services
- Compare hospitals based on patient reviews and ratings
- Access detailed information about facilities, visiting hours, and contact details
Implementation Details
Frontend Components
- Search form with multiple input fields and filters
- Card-based hospital results with responsive grid layout
- Modal dialog for detailed hospital information
- Loading states with skeleton placeholders
- Gemini AI-powered insights section with color-coded categories
Backend Integration
- REST API endpoints for searching and retrieving hospital data
- Gemini integration for real-time hospital information
- Local storage caching for better performance
- Fallback mechanisms to handle API failures
Key API Endpoints
| Endpoint | Method | Description |
|---|---|---|
| /api/hospital-search | GET | Search hospitals with multiple filter parameters |
| /api/hospital-search/:name | GET | Get detailed information about a specific hospital |
| /api/hospital-search/realtime/:name | GET | Get AI-generated insights about a hospital using Gemini |
Feature Highlights
Advanced Filtering
Users can search for hospitals using multiple criteria including location, specialty, insurance coverage, treatments, and minimum rating.
AI-Powered Insights
Integration with Google's Gemini AI provides up-to-date information about hospital achievements, technologies, programs, and community initiatives.
Responsive Design
The interface adapts seamlessly between desktop and mobile views, ensuring a consistent experience across all devices.
Hospital Cards
Each hospital result is displayed in a comprehensive card showing:
- Hospital name, location, and distance
- Rating with visual stars
- Specialties with visual tags
- Emergency services badge (if available)
Hospital Details Modal
The detailed view provides comprehensive information:
- Contact information and visiting hours
- Detailed department listings
- Patient reviews and testimonials
- AI-generated insights with categorized information
Future Enhancements
The Hospital Info feature will continue to evolve with the following planned enhancements:
User Reviews Integration
Allow users to leave their own reviews and ratings for hospitals they've visited
Interactive Map View
Enhanced map integration showing hospital locations with filtering options
MediPulse Hospital Info Feature Documentation • Last Updated: June 4, 2025