Set Doctor Availability
Set Doctor Availability
Doctors and authorized assistants can configure a doctor's availability for consultations. Once the availability is saved, patients can book appointments during the selected time slots.
Note: Availability can be set either by the doctor after logging into their account or by an assistant who is assigned to manage that doctor's schedule.
Step 1: Log In
Log in to the LinkedCare Web Portal.
- If you are a Doctor, log in using your doctor account.
- If you are an Assistant, log in using your assistant account.
- After logging in as an Assistant, select the doctor whose availability you want to manage.
Step 2: Open the Availability Module
Click on the Availability button from the navigation bar. It is located next to the Appointments button.
Step 3: Click on Set Availability
Click the + Set Availability button located at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
A Set Availability pop-up window will appear.
Step 4: Fill in the Availability Details
Complete the following fields:
Description
Enter a description that identifies the purpose of the availability, such as:
- Regular Consultation
- Appointment
- Emergency Consultation
- Follow-up Clinic
Date
Select the date for which the doctor will be available.
From
Select the starting time of the doctor's availability.
To
Select the ending time of the doctor's availability.
Step 5: Configure Repeat Schedule (Optional)
If you want the same availability to repeat on multiple days, enable the Repeat option.
After enabling Repeat:
- Select the weekdays on which the availability should repeat.
- An End At field will appear.
- Select the end date until which the recurring schedule should continue.
Step 6: Select the Clinic
Choose the clinic or hospital where the doctor will be available for consultation.
Step 7: Select the Specialty
Select the doctor's specialty.
Step 8: Select the Consultation Mode
- Clinic – Patients visit the clinic for consultation.
- Video – Doctor provides online video consultations.
Step 9: Save the Availability
Review all the entered details and click the Save button.
Success! The doctor's availability has been saved successfully. Patients can now book appointments during the configured time slots.
Troubleshooting
Unable to Save Availability?
- Ensure all mandatory fields are completed.
- Verify that the From time is earlier than the To time.
- Ensure a clinic has been selected.
- Select at least one consultation mode.
Repeat Schedule Not Working?
- Enable the Repeat option.
- Select at least one weekday.
- Select an End At date.
Availability Not Visible?
- Refresh the page.
- Verify that the correct doctor has been selected.
- Confirm that the selected date matches the configured availability.
Helpful Tips
- Use meaningful descriptions to identify different schedules.
- Use the Repeat option to create recurring weekly schedules.
- Update availability whenever there is a change in clinic timings or leave schedules.
- Select the correct consultation mode so patients know how the consultation will be conducted.