Request Letter for Patient Appointment Cancellation – Sample Letter to Doctor from Patient for Cancellation of Appointment
Sample Letter Template

Request Letter for Patient Appointment Cancellation – Sample Letter to Doctor from Patient for Cancellation of Appointment

Kshitij Tarun
Updated August 4, 2021
Writing an effective appointment cancellation letter requires clarity and politeness. It's important to include essential details like the patient's ID, appointment date, and reason for cancellation. Avoid common mistakes such as unclear language and omitting necessary information.

Sample Letter to Doctor from Patient for Cancellation of Appointment

To,
__________ (Name of the Doctor),
__________ (Address of the Clinic/ Hospital)

Date: __/__/_____ (date)

Subject: Cancellation of appointment for ________

Respected Sir/Madam,

Please find this letter in reference to the patient bearing patient ID number ___________ (patient ID).

I _________ (your name) write this letter in order to cancel the appointment which was scheduled by me for ________ (mention purpose). Respected, this appointment was booked on __/__/____ (date) and scheduled for __/__/____ (date). I beg to inform you that I will not be able to be present for the scheduled appointment, the reason being __________ (mention reason – have to visit out of time/ busy schedule/ any other). I apologize for the disturbance caused.

Therefore, I request you to kindly cancel the scheduled appointment and _______ (mention details – reschedule/refund if applicable/other). I shall be highly obliged for your kind reference.

Date: ___________ (mention date of appointment)
Purpose: ____________ (Purpose)

Thanking you,
___________ (mention your name with signature),
___________ (contact number)

Interactive Letter Templates

Select a version below to personalize, print, or download.