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Cancelling the Appointment

Handle cancellations professionally with full audit and revenue protection.

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Cancelling an Appointment

Watch the correct way to cancel or reschedule an appointment, log the reason, and handle deposits.

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How-To · 3 min
event_busyCancellation & Deposit Flow
Sarah Mitchell Hydrafacial · Wed 14 Feb · 10:30 CANCEL CANCELLATION REASON Client requested — reschedule to next week DEPOSIT HANDLING Keep Refund Credit Note Client notified by SMS + email automatically

Cancellations are an inevitable part of clinic life — ClinicSoftware makes them simple and safe. Record the cancellation reason, apply a late cancellation fee if your policy requires it, release the slot for online rebooking instantly, and send the client a notification automatically. Every cancellation is logged with a reason and the staff member who processed it.

How It Works
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Open the appointment in the diary and select Cancel Appointment
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Choose a cancellation reason from the dropdown and add an optional free-text note
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If the cancellation policy applies, choose whether to charge the cancellation fee
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The slot is released for online booking and the client receives an automated notification
Key Features
cancel Cancellation Reason Recording
cancel Late Cancellation Fee Option
cancel Instant Slot Release
cancel Client Notification
cancel Waitlist Auto-Alert
cancel Audit Log
cancel Report Integration
cancel No-Show Flagging
Pro Tips
lightbulb Set a clear cancellation policy and enforce it consistently via the system for every booking
lightbulb Use the waitlist feature to auto-offer cancelled slots to waiting clients before releasing online
lightbulb Track cancellation rates by therapist and service to identify operational improvement areas