Introduction
The client approached us with a clear objective: to simplify access to complex NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) medical guidelines for healthcare professionals and students. They needed a platform that could present key clinical information in a concise, easily digestible format—ideally accessible both visually and audibly.
The solution we developed was MedDigest—a web-based platform with a user-centric design that offers interactive summaries of medical guidelines along with audio support.Through a streamlined interface, category-based navigation, and seamless audio integration, we delivered a platform that not only met the client’s need for clarity and accessibility but also created a flexible, scalable solution tailored for medical professionals. The implementation followed iterative UX design cycles, continuous content enhancements, and a structured subscription model—ensuring both performance and usability aligned with the client’s goals.
Implementation Overview
To ensure that users could efficiently browse and access relevant medical summaries, we implemented a robust filtering and categorization mechanism during development.
1. Dynamic Categorization of SummariesDynamic Categorization of Summaries
Each medical guideline summary is associated with multiple metadata attributes, including:
- Category (e.g., Diagnosis, Management, Treatment)
- Medical Specialty (e.g., Cardiology, Oncology)
- Subscription Type (Free or Premium)
This structured tagging allowed us to design a backend system where summaries could be efficiently queried based on multiple criteria, giving users access to exactly what they’re looking for.
2. Filter Functionality
Filtering was implemented using a combination of:
- AJAX-based filtering for real-time results without page reloads.
- Custom WordPress queries (WP_Query) to fetch summaries based on selected taxonomies.
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to manage additional metadata and relationships.
The frontend provides a responsive, intuitive filter bar built with custom JavaScript/jQuery and styled using responsive CSS frameworks to ensure smooth interactivity across devices.
3. Subscription-Based Access Control
User access is controlled:
- Content is gated based on the user’s role/subscription level using shortcodes or conditional PHP logic in templates.
- Premium content and audio players are hidden or disabled for non-subscribers, with clear upgrade prompts displayed
4. Audio Integration
Each guideline includes an embedded audio file, uploaded via WordPress Media Library.
- Access to audio is also restricted based on subscription using plugin logic.
- Playback controls are responsive and styled to match the site’s UI.
5. Responsive User Experience
The theme was customized to ensure mobile responsiveness using:
- Responsive CSS (Flexbox, Media Queries)
- Mobile-optimized navigation
- Progressive enhancements for accessibility and performance
Conclusion
MedDigest makes clinical guidance truly digestible, saving time and improving knowledge retention for busy healthcare learners. Its flexible content delivery—paired with a clean, subscription-based platform—supports ongoing professional development. With concise summaries and audio support across specialties, the service has quickly become a trusted resource for continuous medical education. The platform successfully fulfilled the client’s vision of delivering accessible, high-impact medical content, and the client expressed high satisfaction with the quality, functionality, and user engagement the solution achieved.