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Configuring Referral Source

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By default, the How did you hear about us? field on your Online Booking page will be a free text box where the client can enter anything.

If you would like to change this to a dropdown with specific options this can be done by

The referral source value can be viewed both in the Patient report and under their profile by:

  1. Clicking on Edit Client Details
  2. Expanding the Client Details section
  3. In the Referral Source field

How to Enable/Disable the Referral Source Dropdown

The referral source dropdown is controlled by the Enable Referral Sources toggle found within Organization Settings -> Online Booking

Toggling Enable Referral Sources on will make it so clients can select one of the pre-set options, or enter their own. When it is toggled off, clients will be able to enter any value into the field.

Updating Referral Sources

You can view all referral sources you have added by navigating to Organization Settings -> Online Booking and viewing the table below the Enable Referral Sources toggle.

Adding a Referral Source

To add a new referral source:

  1. Navigate to Organization Settings -> Online Booking
  2. Ensure that the Enable Referral Sources is checked
  3. Click the Add button


     
  4. Add the source name in the window that opens
  5. Click Save

Removing a Referral Source

To remove a referral source:

  1. Navigate to Organization Settings -> Online Booking
  2. Ensure that the Enable Referral Sources is checked
  3. Click the red trash can in the actions column


     
  4. Click Confirm in the window that opens

Marking it as Mandatory

The referral source can be made mandatory by toggling the Mandatory Field toggle on/off.

When checked, clients must include a referral source

When unchecked, clients can book an appointment without including a referral source.

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