This guide walks you through how to configure your system to charge patients for late cancellations or no-shows.
π Step 1: Turn on Cancellation Charges
Navigate to:
βSettings > Business > Settings
Scroll down and locate Cancellation Charges.
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Toggle Enable cancellation charges to ON.
π³ Step 2: Request Payment Details Automatically (Optional but recommended)
Still in Settings, you can choose to request credit card details from all patients when they book online.
Enable Send request to add a payment method
Select how many days prior to the appointment you'd like the request sent
π‘ If you donβt enable this setting, you can still manually request and store a card from each patient via their individual profile.
π Step 3: Set Your Terms and Conditions
Itβs crucial to define and display your cancellation policy and fee terms.
This ensures patients are informed and helps avoid disputes.
Donβt skip this step β it protects both you and your patients.
Once these steps are complete, your practice will be ready to use automated cancellation fees.