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How do I set my availability and time slots?

Updated 7 Oct 2026 176 views

Your availability controls exactly when patients can book you, so keeping it accurate is the single most important thing for preventing double-bookings and no-shows. Patients only ever see your genuinely open slots.

Setting it up

  1. Open your doctor panel and go to Schedule / Availability.
  2. Set your working days and hours for each location and visit type.
  3. Choose your slot length (e.g. 10–20 minutes) so the calendar generates bookable slots.
  4. Save — patients now see and book only your open slots.

Managing changes

  • Block out time for leave, breaks, surgery or emergencies.
  • Keep separate availability for in-clinic versus online if they differ.
  • Update it promptly so patients always see the truth and you avoid awkward clashes.

Tips

  • Leave small buffers between slots for visits that run over.
  • Offer some online slots for follow-ups to ease the load on your clinic.
  • Review your upcoming schedule from the dashboard at the start of each day.

A well-maintained calendar means fewer surprises for both you and your patients — and patients are far more likely to rebook a doctor whose timing they can rely on.

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