Digital record keeping guidelines for Indian physiotherapy clinics
Digital clinic records should help owners run a cleaner practice, not merely replace paper with screenshots. A strong physiotherapy record system should connect assessment, consent, treatment notes, billing and patient communication.
Minimum record set
- Patient identity, phone number, address and clinical condition.
- Initial assessment, consent and relevant body chart notes.
- Visit-wise treatment notes and session charges.
- Billing statements, certificates and communication history.
- Role-based access for owner, staff and patient portal visibility.
Owner checklist: define who can add records, who can edit bills, who can view patient history, and how documents are backed up before moving fully digital.