# E-signatures for medical practices

> Have consent forms, patient information sheets and medical history forms signed on a tablet at the front desk. GDPR compliant, health data in German data centers.

Source: https://smartdocs.de/en/industries/medical-practices/

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SmartDocs replaces the clipboard at the practice's front desk: patients sign consent forms, patient information sheets and medical history forms in [kiosk mode](/en/in-person-signing/) on a tablet, even without an email address. The sealed PDF is in the patient file immediately, and scanning is no longer needed.

## Typical documents and signature levels

- Consent to data processing (GDPR): SES on site, right at registration. GDPR consent has no form requirement but must be provable; the audit trail takes care of that.
- Medical history form: SES, in advance via link or in the waiting room.
- Treatment information sheet: SES on site, with a timestamp before treatment begins.
- Fee agreement and self-pay services: AES, or QES where the written form is required.

## How it works

1. Registration: the team opens the prepared forms in kiosk mode and hands the tablet across the counter.
2. Signature with a finger or stylus, no account needed. Required fields are enforced before the signature can be completed.
3. Filing: the sealed PDF with audit trail goes into the patient file, and this can be automated via the [REST API](/en/developers/) to connect your practice software.

## Data protection

Health data is processed exclusively in German data centers (no transfer to third countries), encrypted with TLS and AES-256. A DPA, TOM documentation (technical and organizational measures) and a deletion policy are provided. Details under [Security](/en/security/).