HotDoc Reminders pre-populates a default copy for your Appointment Reminders. We recommend that you use this copy where possible as it sits within one SMS credit (160 characters) and allows the patient to both reply to the SMS and use the unique link:
If your practice has specific needs that aren't addressed int he default copy, you can customise this copy through your HotDoc Dashboard.
How to change the copy of your Appointment Reminder
- Navigate to Reminders > Settings:
- Scroll down to the reminder you would like to edit.
- Under Standard Reminder, you can edit the regular and immediate reminder copy.
- Note: Under regular reminders, If early or custom reminders are enabled you can edit the SMS template that sends if the patient confirmed or did not respond to the early or custom reminder.
Regular reminder, click to enlarge
Immediate reminder, click to enlarge
- Note: Under regular reminders, If early or custom reminders are enabled you can edit the SMS template that sends if the patient confirmed or did not respond to the early or custom reminder.
- Under Early Reminders (if enabled), you can edit the copy of this reminder here:
- Under Standard Reminder, you can edit the regular and immediate reminder copy.
- To customise the message and reduce character limit, we recommend using placeholders. Click insert placeholder and select an option from the list.
Note: You will see placeholders highlighted in yellow in the display.
- Once you are happy with the changes you have made, press the Save button in the lower right corner and the new text will begin to be sent out immediately:
| You can find helpful tips on how to keep your Reminder messages short while still being informative on HotDoc's blog. |