# LifeLink
LifeLink is a real-time emergency medical assistance platform that helps users find nearby hospitals and ambulances, track emergency transfers, and manage hospital dashboards—all in real time.
## 🛠️ Tech Stack
- **Frontend:** React.js
- **Backend:** Node.js, Express.js
- **Database:** MongoDB
- **Realtime Communication:** Socket.io
- **Map API:** OpenStreetMap Nomination API
## ✨ Features
- 📍 **Nearby Discovery:** Uses coordinates to locate nearby hospitals and ambulances.
- 🚑 **Live Ambulance Requests:** Real-time patient transfer requests with Socket.io.
- 🏥 **Hospital Dashboard:** Manage bed availability, doctor schedules, and patient queues.
- 🔐 **Secure Login System:** Multi-role system for user, hospital, and ambulance drivers.
## 📂 Project Structure
client/ # Frontend (React)
server/ # Backend (Express + MongoDB + Socket.io)
├── controllers/
├── models/
├── routes/
├── sockets/
├── Middlware/
├── Dbconfig/
├── Uploads/
## 🚀 Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Node.js
- MongoDB
### Setup
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/rbhavesh1525/LifeLink
# Install frontend dependencies
cd client
npm install
# Install backend dependencies
cd ../server
npm install
# Run frontend and backend (in separate terminals)
npm start📌 Future Enhancements
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🚗 Live ambulance tracking on map
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📞 In-app calling for emergencies
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📈 Analytics dashboard for hospitals