Patient Assistance (React Native)

Overview

Patient Assistance is a React Native application that helps users discover nearby healthcare facilities, book appointments, and get health advice from vetted advisors.

Core Features

• Facility search with map view
• Appointment booking and management
• Ask/answer health advice
• Multilingual support via i18next

Planned:

• Common diseases knowledge base
• Public health statistics dashboards

Tech Stack

• React Native, TypeScript
• React Navigation
• Async Storage
• React Hook Form + Yup
• MobX + MobX State Tree
• i18next + react-i18next

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js LTS and Yarn

Install Yarn if needed:

npm install -g yarn

Installation

git clone https://github.com/mattthew-man/mattthew-man-react-native-patient-assistance.git
cd PatientAssistance
yarn

Configuration

Set the API base URL in src/utils/constants.ts using API_ROOT. Do not commit private IPs or environment-specific URLs. Example:

export const API_ROOT: string = 'https://api.example.com/api/';

If you use a secrets manager or env system, wire it up during build-time and keep credentials out of source control.

Run

Android:

npx react-native run-android

iOS:

npx react-native run-ios

(iOS may require additional setup; ensure CocoaPods are installed.)

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Security and Privacy

• No personal data, private IPs, or secrets should be committed to the repository.
• API keys must be provided via secure configuration and NOT stored in source.
• Review AndroidManifest.xml and Info.plist before releases to ensure no debug allowances are enabled.

Contributing

1. Create a feature branch
2. Commit with clear messages
3. Open a pull request describing the change and any migration steps

License

Licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE if included, or learn more at the MIT license site.