Report back every time
A short report after the first visit (findings and plan) and at discharge (result) is the most powerful thing you can do. Keep it to one page. In Clinidiary, referral letters start from a template with the patient's details filled in.
Make it easy to refer
- One phone or WhatsApp number and a booking link.
- Appointments within a day or two for referred patients.
- A clear list of what you treat best.
Show results
Doctors like numbers: "Knee function improved from 40 to 75 out of 100." See measuring outcomes.
Meet people properly
A short visit to a doctor's clinic, a talk at a sports academy, or a free injury camp for a running group builds trust faster than pamphlets. Be helpful, not pushy.
Refer back
Send patients to good doctors when they need them. Referral works both ways.
Never pay for referrals
Paying commissions for referrals is unethical and harms patients' trust. Build relationships through good care and communication.
Keep it going
Thank referrers, keep them informed and meet them once or twice a year. A clear speciality makes this easier. See finding your niche.
Frequently asked questions
How do physiotherapists get doctor referrals in India?
By sending useful reports back, seeing referred patients quickly and showing good results.
Should physios pay commission for referrals?
No. It is unethical and damages trust.
What should a physio report to a doctor include?
Findings, diagnosis or impression, the plan, and at discharge the outcome, on one page.