In plain English
This means being placed in line for care that is not available immediately. A name is added to a list for a healthcare appointment, treatment, or another service.
In context
Here, it means adding the patient’s name to the waiting list for a healthcare opening.
- Situation
- Booking appointments, checking in, joining waitlists, and handling referrals
- What it communicates
- button to add the patient to the list for openings
Meaning limits
By itself, this does not establish when the appointment, treatment, or service will become available.
Examples
“When the clinic had no appointments left this month, Lena joined the waitlist for a follow-up visit.”
“Patients can join the waitlist for a blood test if every morning slot is already full.”