Write a Referral Request Email to a Satisfied Patient

Write a referral request email from a healthcare practice to a satisfied patient.

Practice name: {{practice_name}}
Practice type: {{practice_type}}
Patient's first name: {{patient_name}}
Provider name: {{provider_name}}
How long they have been a patient: {{patient_duration}} (e.g., 2 years, since last summer)
Referral incentive: {{incentive}} (e.g., $25 credit on their next visit, complimentary add-on service, small gift — leave blank if no formal program)
How referrals work: {{referral_process}} (e.g., have their friend mention your name when they call, use a referral card, share a link)
Phone number: {{phone}}
Booking link: {{booking_link}}

The email should:
- Express appreciation for their loyalty as a patient
- Mention that you are currently welcoming new patients
- Explain that referrals from current patients are the best way new people find your practice
- If there is an incentive, explain it clearly
- Make the referral process simple and specific
- Keep it low-pressure — some patients will refer, some will not

Keep the email to 120-170 words. Tone should be appreciative and casual. This is a personal note, not a marketing campaign. Do not reference any clinical details about the patient's care.