Happy patients are glad to leave a review – as long as it’s easy. With a direct link and a QR code at reception, one scan takes them straight to your practice’s review form.
Why Google reviews matter so much for practices
When people search for a “GP near me”, the star rating and number of reviews often decide whom they call. Reviews are also an important signal for local search: practices with many recent reviews appear more often in the map results.
The catch: happy patients rarely think of leaving a review on their own. A QR code at reception or a link in the appointment confirmation reminds them at exactly the right moment.
How to find your Place ID
The Place ID is your practice’s unique identifier at Google. You can find it with Google’s free Place ID Finder: enter your practice name, select the listing and copy the ID shown. It usually starts with “ChIJ”.
With the Place ID, the tool creates a link that opens the review window directly – no detour via search.
Asking for reviews fairly
Ask all patients equally for an honest review. Rewards for reviews, reviews written by your team, or only approaching patients who are happy all breach Google’s policies and may also be a problem under professional rules.