How Patient Review Invitations Work

Many patients rely on online reviews when choosing a healthcare provider. Protoqual makes it easier for satisfied patients to share their experiences publicly.

Review invitations are based on survey feedback, creating a simple flow from patient experience to public review.


Step 1: Patients Complete a Survey

After a visit, patients may receive a survey about their experience.

One key question asks how likely they are to recommend the provider or practice, using a scale from 0 to 10.


Step 2: Positive Experiences Are Identified

Patients who rate their experience highly (9 or 10) are considered to have had a very positive experience.

These patients may be invited to share their experience publicly.


Step 3: Patients Are Invited to Leave a Review

Patients who receive an invitation can choose whether to continue.

If they do, they are directed to the provider’s Healthgrades page, where they can submit a public review.


Why This Approach Matters

  • Encourages reviews from patients who had a great experience
  • Keeps public feedback aligned with patient sentiment
  • Gives practices the opportunity to review other feedback internally

Patient Choice

Leaving a public review is always optional. Patients decide whether or not to continue to the review site.


Next Steps

To enable review invitations, make sure each provider has a Healthgrades profile connected:

[Setting Up Patient Review Invitations]