When to Use the Email Channel
Email complements real-time channels like WhatsApp and telephony in specific scenarios. Use it when:- Patients have not opted in to WhatsApp but have provided an email address.
- Detailed information needs to be shared — instructions, forms, or documents that are impractical to send over messaging.
- Scheduled campaigns target a broad segment and a delay in delivery is acceptable.
- Automated follow-ups need to be sent after an incomplete booking or a missed call.
Email deliverability depends on your sender domain’s reputation. Neuroncx AI sends email through your configured sender identity — ensure your domain has valid SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to avoid messages landing in spam folders.
Setting Up Your Email Channel
1
Configure Your Sender Identity
Navigate to Channels → Settings → Email and enter your sender name and email address. Use a recognisable name — typically your clinic or brand name — so patients immediately know who the email is from.
2
Verify Your Sending Domain
Add the DNS records provided by Neuroncx AI to your domain registrar. Verification confirms that you own the sending domain and improves deliverability. The Settings page shows the verification status for each record.
3
Create or Assign Email Templates
Build email templates for each communication type — campaigns, follow-ups, and notifications. Use lead attributes (name, appointment date, consultant name) as dynamic variables to personalise each message.
4
Map Templates to Workflow Triggers
Link each template to the appropriate workflow trigger in your automation configuration. For example, a booking confirmation email should fire when a lead’s status moves to Success in the Transactions Console.
Email Message Types
Just as WhatsApp messages are categorised by type, it is helpful to think of your email communications in three distinct categories so you can apply consistent design and copy standards.Campaign
One-to-many messages sent to a targeted patient segment. Used for health campaigns, seasonal promotions, and re-engagement of inactive patients.
Follow-Up
Triggered messages sent after a specific patient action or inaction — for example, after a missed appointment or an incomplete booking flow.
Notification
Transactional messages tied to a booking event — confirmations, reminders, rescheduling notices, and cancellation receipts.
