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Messaging Feature

Real-time encrypted direct messaging between patients and doctors.

Updated June 2026 4 min read

The messaging feature provides direct, private communication...

Features

  • Real-time message delivery via Socket.IO
  • Typing indicators
  • Online/offline status
  • Unread message badges
  • Auto conversation creation
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Redis caching for fast load
  • REST fallback history

Conversation List

The chat sidebar shows all active conversations sorted...

Message types

Currently only text messages are supported...