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[Stay connected with your patients](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/stay-connected-with-patients/) - [Organize your home visits more easily](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/organize-home-visits/) - [Create and manage your invoices](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/create-compliant-invoices/) - [Your specialty](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/) - [General practitioner](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/general-practitioner/) - [SpecialistPopular](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/specialist/) - [Dentist](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/dentist/) - [Dental hygienist](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/dental-hygienist/) - [Physiotherapist](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/physiotherapist/) - [Therapist](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/therapist/) - [PsychologistPopular](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/psychologist/) - [Psychotherapists](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/psychotherapists/) - [Ophthalmologist](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/ophthalmologist/) - 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[OneDoc Hub](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/ "Go to OneDoc Hub.") SMS reminder for booked appointment A OneDoc Hub feature # Automatically send patients appointment reminders by SMS at no extra cost With OneDoc Pro, patients automatically receive an SMS before their appointment. It is simple, reliable, and requires no additional effort. [Book a free demo](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/discover-onedoc-pro/) ## Reduce no-shows with SMS reminders ### 01 ###### Automatically send SMS reminders before every appointment Patients automatically receive an SMS 24 hours before their appointment with all essential information: - The appointment date and time - The name of the healthcare professional and practice - The practice’s full address   ### 02 ###### Schedule SMS reminders around your opening hours Choose when to send SMS reminders: only during opening hours or at any time, including weekends. This helps you anticipate cancellations and reorganize your schedule more easily. ### 03 ###### Get SMS reminders at no extra cost SMS reminders are included with your OneDoc Hub subscription, with no additional charge based on the number of appointments. You keep full control of your costs while providing patients with a reliable, valued service.  ## Works with... [__Online Booking__ \ Let patients manage their own appointments according to your guidelines.](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/online-booking/) [__Email confirmation__ \ Confirm automatically each appointment as soon as it is booked.](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/confirmation-email/) [__Modern medical agenda__ \ The OneDoc agenda allows you to centralize your activity in one place.](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/medical-agenda/) ## Frequently asked questions about appointment reminders by SMS #### How do automatic SMS reminders work with OneDoc Pro? SMS reminders are fully automated with OneDoc Pro. Once an appointment is confirmed, the system automatically schedules an SMS reminder to be sent 24 hours before the appointment. You can also configure sending times to match your preferences, such as only during opening hours or at any time, including weekends. This ensures that patients receive a clear, timely reminder with no additional effort from your team. #### What information is included in OneDoc SMS reminders? SMS reminders sent through OneDoc Pro include all the essential information patients need to prepare for their appointment: - The exact appointment __date and time__. - The name of the __healthcare professional__ and practice. - The practice’s __full address__. These reminders give patients easy access to all the information they need without searching for an appointment card or email, helping reduce forgotten appointments and no-shows. #### How much do OneDoc SMS reminders cost? SMS reminders are included with your OneDoc Hub subscription, with no additional charge based on the number of messages sent. You get a reliable, effective service for your patients while keeping full control of your costs. This simple, transparent pricing lets you provide a high-quality service at no extra cost. #### Does OneDoc comply with the rules governing SMS reminders in Switzerland? Yes. In Switzerland, SMS reminders must comply with medical confidentiality requirements and the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP). Messages must remain strictly administrative and contain no sensitive medical information. OneDoc Hub meets these requirements with SMS reminders designed for medical practices. #### What information should an appointment reminder SMS contain to comply with Swiss regulations? To comply with the nFADP and medical confidentiality requirements, an appointment reminder SMS in Switzerland should remain strictly administrative and include only the information necessary for the appointment, namely: - The exact date and time of the appointment. - The name of the healthcare professional and the medical practice. - The practice address. - A way to contact the reception desk. #### What are the advantages of SMS reminders compared with email reminders for medical appointments? SMS reminders offer several practical and behavioral advantages over email reminders: - __Higher open rate__: SMS messages have an open rate of around 97%, compared with approximately 20% for emails. - __Immediate reading__: 90% of SMS messages are read within three minutes of receipt, significantly reducing the risk of patients forgetting their appointments. - __Accessibility__: SMS does not require an internet connection or access to an email inbox, making it accessible to all patients, including those who are less comfortable with digital technology. - __Impact on no-shows__: SMS reminders significantly reduce missed appointments, helping healthcare professionals optimize their schedules. #### Can I send appointment reminders via WhatsApp instead of SMS, and what should I be aware of regarding data protection and consent in Switzerland? Yes, sending appointment reminders via WhatsApp is generally possible in Switzerland, but it requires particular attention to data protection requirements. Unlike SMS, WhatsApp is a third-party platform operated by Meta, and its servers are not necessarily located in Switzerland. This may raise compliance concerns under the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) if you send personal information via WhatsApp. In addition, the patient must have given clear consent to be contacted via WhatsApp. ## Reduce missed appointments and improve patient satisfaction with SMS reminders [Book a free demo](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/discover-onedoc-pro/) ## How to improve no shows? «Improving no-shows» means reducing how many patients don't attend — here's a practical, evidence-based approach. ### System-level improvements - __Switch to online booking__: Patients who self-schedule show up more reliably than those booked by staff - __Implement automatic reminders__: SMS 24–48h before = single biggest driver of reduction - __Add a cancellation link__: Frictionless cancellation = more freed slots, fewer silent no-shows - __Overbooking buffer__: For high-no-show appointment types, reserve 1–2 extra slots per session ### Communication improvements - Confirm appointments for new patients by phone or SMS — first visits have higher no-show risk - For long follow-up intervals (3–6 months), send a reminder further in advance ### Policy - Communicate your cancellation policy clearly — in Switzerland, practices may charge a no-show fee if disclosed in advance OneDoc handles reminders, online booking and cancellation links automatically. More: [OneDoc Hub](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/sms-reminders/) ##### About OneDoc - [About us](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/our-mission/) - [Media](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/media/) - [Cookie Policy](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/cookie-policy/) - [Privacy Center](https://privacy.onedoc.ch/en) [Consent management](javascript:Didomi.preferences.show%28%29) ##### Our other websites - [pro.onedoc.ch: app for healthcare professionals](https://pro.onedoc.ch/en/) - [onedoc.ch: online appointment booking platform](https://www.onedoc.ch/en/) - [praemiencheck.onedoc.ch: compare 2027 premiums](https://praemiencheck.onedoc.ch/en/) ##### Languages - [FR](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/ "Switch to FR (FR)") - [DE](https://info.onedoc.ch/de/ "Switch to DE (DE)") - [IT](https://info.onedoc.ch/it/ "Switch to IT (IT)") - [EN](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/ "Switch to EN (EN)") ##### Our software - [OneDoc Hub](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/) - [Profile on OneDoc.ch](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/onedoc-profile/) - [Online appointment booking](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/online-booking/) - [Booking widget](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/widget/) - [Google booking button](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/book-online-google-button/) - [Medical agenda](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/medical-agenda/) - [Reminder SMS](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/sms-reminders/) - [Confirmation email](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/confirmation-email/) - [Step-by-step appointments](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/step-by-step-appointment/) - [Resources management](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/medical-resources-management/) - [Referral module](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/referral/) - [Consultation notes](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/consultation-notes/) - [Follow-up appointment recall](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/hub/follow-up-appointment-recall/) - [OneDoc Invoice](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/invoice/) ##### Use cases - [Increase your practice's visibility](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/increase-visibility/) - [Get new patients](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/get-new-patients/) - [Retain patients with a digital experience](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/retain-your-patients/) - [Reduce no-shows](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/reduce-no-shows/) - [Reduce incoming calls](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/reduce-incoming-calls/) - [Handle more patient requests](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/handle-more-patient-requests/) - [Automate follow-up for existing patients](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/automate-follow-up-existing-patients/) - [Easily manage care protocols](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/manage-care-protocols/) - [Refer your patients to colleagues](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/refer-your-patients/) - [Keep your patients in your network](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/keep-patients-network/) - [Stay connected with your patients remotely](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/stay-connected-with-patients/) - [Create and manage your invoices with OneDoc Invoice](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/needs/create-compliant-invoices/) ##### Our solutions by specialty - [General practitioner](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/general-practitioner/) - [Specialist](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/specialist/) - 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[Medical laboratory](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/medical-laboratory/) - [Hearing care professional](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/hearing-care-professionals/) - [Optician](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/specialty/optician/) ##### Resources - [OneDoc Pro Blog](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/) - [Patient Journey Scan](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/patient-journey-scan/) - [Profitability Calculator](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/profitability-calculator/) ##### Latest articles - [Patient communication: 5 practical tools](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/all-specialties/how-can-you-communicate-effectively-with-patients-5-tools-that-can-help-you-in-your-daily-work/) - [Answering machine message examples for your practice](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/all-specialties/answering-messages-medical-practice/) - [Automating tasks in a medical practice](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/all-specialties/automating-tasks-in-a-medical-practice-how-can-you-really-save-time-for-your-patients/) - [No-shows in pediatrics: strategies](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/pediatricians/no-shows-pediatrics-strategies/) - [How to start digitalizing your medical practice](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/all-specialties/digitalizing-medical-practices/) - [Online booking: choosing your medical software](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/all-specialties/offer-online-booking-medical-software/) - [Patient acquisition: 6 strategies](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/all-specialties/patient-acquisition-6-strategies/) - [Google Business Profile: 10 improvements for healthcare professionals](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/all-specialties/gain-online-visibility-points-with-google-business-profile-with-in-10-easy-steps/) - [Doctor-medical assistant coordination](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/doctors/coordination-doctor-assistant/) - [AI in medicine in Switzerland](https://info.onedoc.ch/en/blog/all-specialties/ai-in-medicine-switzerland/) © 2026 OneDoc SA - Made with  in Switzerland Close