In plain English
This means a healthcare appointment has been asked for and is still awaiting confirmation. It shows that the appointment is pending rather than final.
In context
When shown after a date is submitted, it communicates that the healthcare appointment for that date has been requested and is not yet confirmed.
- Situation
- Booking appointments, checking in, joining waitlists, and handling referrals
- What it communicates
- status shown after a date is submitted
Meaning limits
By itself, this term does not say whether the appointment will later be confirmed.
Examples
“Maria's follow-up visit remained an appointment request all weekend, not a confirmed appointment.”
“After she submitted a date for her clinic visit, the status changed to appointment request.”