Is an electronic signature legally valid for medical consent in the UK?
Electronic signatures are widely accepted for consent documentation in aesthetic practice, but exact requirements can vary by treatment and by your professional body or indemnity insurer — it's worth checking their specific guidance. What Clinicraft gives you is the locked, timestamped, audit-ready record to support whichever process you follow.
Can I edit a consent form after it's been signed?
No — once signed, it's locked as an unalterable record. That's deliberate: an editable "signed" form isn't a reliable one.
Who's the data controller — me or Clinicraft?
Your clinic is the data controller; Clinicraft acts as your data processor. You remain responsible for having a lawful basis to collect the data.
Can each treatment have its own consent form?
Yes — build a distinct template per treatment rather than one generic form for the whole clinic.
Can patients complete it before they arrive?
Yes — consent is completed and signed online ahead of the appointment.
What happens to consent records if a patient asks for their data?
A one-click export produces a GDPR-ready PDF summary of that patient's record, including their consent history alongside their booking, payment, and medical history.










