A standardized block of text appended to the end of an electronic message from a physician serves as a digital business card. This typically includes the doctor’s name, professional credentials (e.g., M.D., D.O.), title, affiliated medical institution or practice, contact telephone number, and email address. Some may also incorporate clinic addresses, website URLs, or relevant disclaimers. For example, a clinician might conclude their email with: “Jane Doe, M.D., Cardiology Associates, (555) 123-4567, jane.doe@cardiologyassociates.com.”
This element is vital for professional communication, establishing credibility, and facilitating patient or colleague contact. It provides recipients with readily accessible information for verification and follow-up. Historically, such details might have been conveyed verbally or on printed stationery; its digital counterpart ensures consistent brand representation and efficient information dissemination across electronic correspondence.
