The medical sector depends critically on the proper and efficient management of patient data, test findings, and associated paperwork. In this day of digital revolution, medical lab operations must be improved by a dependable and well$-$designed database system. This project will enable the optimization and special design of data collection, storage, retrieval, and reporting procedures specifically for a medical laboratory. The main goal of the project is to provide a single database that can manage patient data, test orders, test results, laboratory inventory, and related reports$$all of the many facets of a medical laboratory. The project aims to raise the efficiency, correctness, and accessibility of vital laboratory data by putting in place a safe and well$-$organized database, which will eventually raise the standard of patient care generally. As part of a database course, you can be requested to build a medical laboratory system and write SQL queries to alter and retrieve the data $($see the attached project requirements$).$ The database schema will reflect the data needed by the system.

Requirements for a Medical Laboratory Project in a Database Course:

$1.$ System Purpose and Description:

$-$Specify the medical laboratory project's goals.

$-$Describe system characteristics and functions.

$-$Define system users and their roles.

$2.$ Database Design:

$-$Identify the entities, attributes, and relationships relevant to a medical laboratory.

$-$Develop an entity$-$relationship $($ER$)$ diagram that represents the database structure.

$-$Normalize the database to eliminate redundancy and ensure data integrity.

$-$Define primary and foreign keys for each table.

$3.$ Data Collection and Entry:

$-$Identify the types of data that need to be collected and stored in the database.

$-$Specify the data entry forms or interfaces for capturing relevant information.

$-$Define validation rules and constraints to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

$-$Implement appropriate data entry controls, such as dropdowns, checkboxes, etc.

$4.$ Data Retrieval and Reporting:

$-$Design queries to retrieve specific data from the database.

$-$Implement various search and filter options for easy data retrieval.

$-$Generate reports, such as patient test results, laboratory inventory, etc.

$-$Present data in a clear and organized manner using tables, charts, or graphs.

$5.$ Documentation and Presentation:

$-$Prepare comprehensive documentation, including system requirements, design, implementation details, and user manuals.

$-$Create a presentation highlighting the key aspects of the medical laboratory project.

$-$Clearly explain the database schema, functionalities, and features to the audience.