Intake form templates

Intake forms

An intake form is the first real conversation with a new client, done before you meet. Each template here asks what one kind of practice needs, so a personal trainer asks about injuries and an accountant asks about year-end, and nobody is asked for more. None of them is built for medical records. Each one also prints as a PDF.

Which one do you need?

Each template is built for one job. Start from the closest and change the rest in the editor.

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What intake forms have in common

The details they ask for most often.

  1. Name 96% (88 of 92 forms)
  2. Phone number 93% (86 of 92 forms)
  3. Email address 90% (83 of 92 forms)
  4. Postal address 66% (61 of 92 forms)
  5. Date of birth 47% (43 of 92 forms)
  6. Signature 46% (42 of 92 forms)
  7. Organization or company 43% (40 of 92 forms)
  8. Comments 40% (37 of 92 forms)
  9. Date signed 38% (35 of 92 forms)
  10. How they heard about you 28% (26 of 92 forms)

Each figure is the share of 92 intake forms in the Form Field Index that ask for it.

Questions about intake forms

Can I use these intake forms for patient records?

No. PulseFormCreator is not HIPAA compliant, so it is not for medical practices collecting patient health records. The wellness templates here ask only the screening questions a trainer or massage therapist needs before a session.

Can clients fill it in over more than one sitting?

Yes. Their progress is saved by default, so they can come back and finish on the same device.

Can I prefill the client’s name from my booking link?

Yes. Pass it in the link, such as ?name=Sam, and the form opens with it filled in.

Can a new client book a first session after the form?

Yes. Add a Book a time button to the thank-you screen, free. It opens your Cal.com, Calendly or other booking link with their name and email filled in.

What comes before an intake form?

Usually a first message from your website, such as a general inquiry form or a consultation request. Send the intake form once they decide to go ahead, so your first meeting starts from their answers.