Understanding the Map View

The Map View in FindHosi provides a visual representation of healthcare facilities in your area. This guide explains how to use and navigate the Map View effectively.

Map View Basics

The Map View displays an interactive map showing your current location and nearby healthcare facilities. Here's what you'll see on the map:

• Blue dot - Your current location
• Blue circle - The search radius around your location
• Red cross markers - Healthcare facilities
• Red markers with pulse - Facilities with emergency services
• Larger blue marker - Currently selected facility

Navigating the Map

You can interact with the map in several ways:

• Pan - Click and drag to move the map in any direction
• Zoom in/out - Use the + and - buttons in the top-left corner, or use your mouse wheel/pinch gestures on touchscreens
• Double-click - Double-click on any point to zoom in centered on that location
• Two-finger tap (on touchscreens) - Zoom out

Interacting with Facility Markers

The markers on the map represent healthcare facilities. Here's how to interact with them:

1. Click on a marker to see a popup with basic information about the facility
2. The popup shows the facility name, address, type (public/private), and emergency status
3. Click the "View Details" button in the popup to open the full facility details
4. Alternatively, click directly on the facility name to open the details

Understanding the Search Radius

The blue circle on the map represents your search radius:

• The circle shows the geographic area within which FindHosi is searching for healthcare facilities
• You can adjust the radius using the distance slider in the filters section
• The circle will update automatically when you change the radius
• Only facilities within this circle will be displayed in your results

Map Features and Controls

Scale Indicator

In the bottom-left corner of the map, you'll find a scale indicator:

• The scale shows distance measurements in both kilometers and miles
• It adjusts automatically as you zoom in and out
• Use it to estimate real-world distances on the map

Attribution

In the bottom-right corner, you'll see attribution information:

• This shows the source of the map data (OpenStreetMap)
• It's a legal requirement and acknowledges the contributors who make the map possible

Map Themes

FindHosi offers different map themes based on your app theme preference:

• Light theme - Standard map with light colors, good for daytime use
• Dark theme - Map with darker colors, easier on the eyes in low-light conditions
• The map theme changes automatically when you switch between light and dark mode in the app

Getting Directions from the Map

You can get directions to a facility directly from the Map View:

1. Click on a facility marker to open the popup
2. Click "View Details" to open the facility details
3. In the facility details, click the "Get Directions" button at the bottom
4. Your default maps application will open with directions from your current location to the selected facility

Map View vs. List View

FindHosi offers both Map View and List View. Here are some considerations for when to use each:

When to Use Map View

• When you want to visualize the geographic distribution of healthcare facilities
• When location and distance are your primary concerns
• When you want to see which facilities are closest to you visually
• When you're unfamiliar with an area and want to understand the layout

When to Use List View

• When you want to browse through all facilities quickly
• When you need to see more details at a glance for each facility
• When you want to sort facilities by different criteria
• When you're on a device with a smaller screen where the map might be harder to interact with

Troubleshooting Map Issues

If you encounter issues with the Map View, try these solutions:

• Map not loading - Check your internet connection and refresh the page
• Location not accurate - Ensure location services are enabled and accurate on your device
• No facilities showing - Try increasing the search radius or check if filters are too restrictive
• Map performance issues - Close other browser tabs or apps that might be using system resources
• Map stuck or frozen - Refresh the page to reset the map