Use cases / Keep treatment series on track
Six out of six appointments kept
The situation
A patient starts with a prescription for six physical therapy sessions. The first two appointments go fine, then everyday life gets in the way: session three is forgotten, session four is canceled too late, and in the end the prescription expires before the series can take effect. For your practice, that means unpaid gaps in the schedule - and for the patient, a treatment outcome that never materializes.
How SmartChat solves it
SmartChat keeps the entire series on track automatically: a reminder before every appointment via your directly connected Google Calendar, a progress check at the halfway point, a heads-up about the expiring prescription at the end. Cancellations come in early enough to rebook the slot instead of ending up as dead time in your treatment schedule. And with a 98 percent open rate, you even reach the patients who never read their email.
Set up in 3 steps
- 1
Keep treatment appointments in your Google Calendar - SmartChat is directly connected and sends reminders automatically
- 2
Set up companion messages for the series: appointment reminder, halfway progress check, and a heads-up before the prescription expires
- 3
Accept cancellations and rescheduling right in the chat and immediately rebook the slots that open up
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FAQs
How does SmartChat know when the appointments take place?
Through your directly connected Google Calendar. Every treatment appointment you enter can automatically trigger a reminder to the patient.
Is this even allowed with patient data?
SmartChat is fully GDPR-compliant and works with double opt-in. The patient actively consents, and the messages contain only appointment details - never diagnoses.
Does this really help prevent last-minute no-shows?
WhatsApp messages have a 98 percent open rate and are usually read right away. Patients who get a timely reminder cancel earlier - and you can fill the slot again.
Which plan do I need for the automated series support?
The automations for series and reminders are included on the Basic plan and up. SmartChat plans start at 299 euros.
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