Ready-to-Use Templates
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Your appointment at {{practiceName}} — {{appointmentDate}}
Your appointment is confirmed. Here's what to bring and how to prepare.
Thank you for visiting {{practiceName}}
A few things to keep in mind after your visit today.
It's time for your {{careType}}, {{patientName}}
Your {{careType}} is due. Schedule it today to stay on track.
We miss you at {{practiceName}}, {{patientName}}
It's been a while since your last visit. We'd love to see you again.
Best Practices
Never include specific medical information or diagnoses in email
Always include the practice phone number for patients who prefer to call
Send appointment reminders 24-48 hours before the visit
Ask for reviews after positive interactions to build online reputation
Keep all patient communications professional and HIPAA-conscious
Common Mistakes
Including medical details, test results, or diagnoses in email
Sending reminders without easy rescheduling options
Not including the practice address and phone number in every email
Using overly casual language for medical communications
Sending reactivation emails to patients who requested no further contact
Subject Line Examples
Timing & Performance
Personalization Tips
Healthcare communication requires extra care
Patient emails carry more weight than typical business communications. Patients are often anxious about appointments, treatments, and results. Every email should be reassuring, professional, and clear. Never include specific medical information — direct patients to their portal or phone line for anything sensitive.
Appointment reminders prevent no-shows
No-shows cost healthcare practices thousands per month. A simple confirmation email at booking plus a reminder 24-48 hours before reduces no-shows significantly. Include everything patients need — date, time, location, what to bring — so they're prepared and confident about showing up.
Reactivation fills your schedule
Lapsed patients represent your easiest revenue opportunity. They already know and trust your practice. A professional reactivation email at the 6-month mark, mentioning their last visit and making it easy to book, brings a meaningful percentage of lapsed patients back through the door.
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