B. As a receptionist, I want to enable appointment booking and scheduling during the patient registration process or afterward, so that patients and staff have more flexibility.

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Backend Acceptance Criteria:

Appointment System Integration:

Database Integration:

Integrate the appointment booking system with the patient record database for seamless coordination.

Real-time Availability Updates:

Ensure real-time updates to appointment availability across the system to prevent double bookings.

Conflict Resolution:

Implement conflict resolution mechanisms to handle overlapping appointments and avoid scheduling conflicts.

Data Security and Compliance:

Secure Appointment Data:

Store appointment information securely, adhering to privacy standards, and ensuring data protection.

Access Control and Authentication:

Control access to appointment scheduling functionalities, allowing only authorized personnel to make or modify appointments.

Audit Trails and Logs:

Maintain logs of appointment bookings and modifications for auditing and tracking purposes.