# Appointment Status Change
Before adding an appointment to the queue, staff reach out to the patient to confirm their availability. Based on the patient's status and response, the staff member updates the doctor's appointment list accordingly. This practice ensures that the doctor maintains the most current and accurate schedule. The options for updating the appointment status are listed below.
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