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Email signatures for medical practice professionals

A patient handling an administrative request needs to distinguish reception from a clinical contact. Identify the practice location and your office role, and point sensitive information toward the approved patient portal.

Fictional examples. Replace sample credentials and licence numbers with your own verified details.

What to include

  • Practice location and reception contact
  • Practice branch or department
  • Reception or administrative function
  • Secure portal contact where patients may send sensitive information
  • Secure patient portal
  • Professional name and a business email address

What to leave out

  • Advice to use ordinary email for emergencies
  • Images containing your only contact details
  • More than one primary call to action

Check applicable local rules and your organization’s policy before using credentials or disclosure text. These examples are not legal advice.

Questions for medical practice professionals

What should medical practice professionals put first?
Lead with your name, then your role. Include practice location and reception contact where it helps recipients identify you.
Which link belongs in a medical practice professional signature?
Use a link to your secure patient portal. Label the destination clearly and check it before pasting the signature into your mail client.

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