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Send Intake Forms Automatically Before Patient Appointments

Save front-desk time — when a patient books, automatically send the right intake forms and remind them to complete before arrival.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 35 minresult Patients arrive with intake forms done, cutting wait times and front-desk workload.
  1. 1

    Trigger on Bookings

    Add a Calendly Trigger node for new appointments.

  2. 2

    Send the Right Form

    Add a Switch node selecting the intake form matching the appointment type.

  3. 3

    Email and Text the Link

    Add Gmail and Twilio nodes sending the form link to the patient.

  4. 4

    Remind If Incomplete

    Add a check the day before that reminds patients who haven't submitted.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and book a test appointment. Confirm the correct form is sent.

Frequently asked questions

Is patient data handled safely?

Use HIPAA-compliant tools and secure storage, and limit form fields to what's clinically necessary.

Can staff see completed forms?

Route submissions into your practice system or a secure sheet so clinicians review before the visit.

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