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Send patient condition updates with Google Sheets, Email & WhatsApp alerts

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This automated n8n workflow reads patient data from Google Sheets daily at 8 AM, sends email and WhatsApp reports to doctors, alerts staff for critical patients, and logs activities back to sheets....

Best for

  • Miscellaneous automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.cron, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.emailsend, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Oneclick AI Squad.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Send patient condition updates with Google Sheets, Email & WhatsApp alerts
Workflow name
Send patient condition updates with Google Sheets, Email & WhatsApp alerts

This automated n8n workflow reads patient data from Google Sheets daily at 8 AM, sends email and WhatsApp reports to doctors, alerts staff for critical patients, and logs activities back to sheets.

Good to Know

  • Runs daily at 8 AM via cron trigger.
  • Filters active patients only.
  • Requires Google service account, Gmail app password, and WhatsApp API token.
  • Logs all sent reports in a dedicated sheet.

How It Works

  • Cron Trigger - Schedules daily run at 8 AM.
  • Google Sheets (Read) - Fetches patient data from "Patients" sheet.
  • Filter Node - Selects active patients.
  • Code Node - Processes data, creates report content, checks for critical conditions.
  • Email Send Node - Sends reports to doctors via Gmail.
  • HTTP Request Node - Sends WhatsApp messages.
  • Filter Critical - Identifies critical patients.
  • Critical Alert Email - Notifies hospital staff.
  • Google Sheets (Write) - Logs reports to "Reports_Log" sheet.

Google Sheet Structure

Sheet 1:

A: Patient ID | B: Patient Name | C: Age | D: Current Condition
E: Temperature | F: Blood Pressure | G: Heart Rate | H: Current Medication  
I: Doctor Email | J: Doctor WhatsApp | K: Priority | L: Status | M: Last Updated

Sample Data:

P001 | John Doe | 45 | Stable | 98.6 | 120/80 | 72 | Aspirin | [email protected] | +1234567890 | Normal | Active | 2024-01-15
P002 | Jane Smith | 32 | Fever | 101.8 | 130/85 | 88 | Tylenol | [email protected] | +1987654321 | Critical | Active | 2024-01-15

Sheet 2:

A: Report Date | B: Patient ID | C: Patient Name | D: Status | E: Sent

How to Use

  • Import workflow JSON into n8n.
  • Configure nodes with Google credentials, sheet ID, Gmail app password, WhatsApp token.
  • Add patients to Google Sheet with "Active" status.
  • Test manually, then activate for daily runs.

Requirements

  • Google Sheet with specified structure.
  • Google Cloud service account JSON.
  • Gmail with 2FA and app password.
  • WhatsApp Business API token.
  • n8n instance.

Customizing This Workflow

  • Adjust cron expression for different schedule.
  • Modify Code Node for custom report formats or critical thresholds.
  • Update email/WhatsApp nodes for additional recipients or templates.
  • Extend filters for more patient statuses.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Daily Trigger (8 AM)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.cron - cron
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Read Patient Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4

Block 3 - Filter Active Patients

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Process Patient Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 5 - Send Email Report

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.emailSend - emailSend
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Send WhatsApp Message

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 7 - Filter Critical Patients

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - Send Critical Alert

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.emailSend - emailSend
Config choices
Version 2

Block 9 - Log Report to Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4

Block 10 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Send patient condition updates with Google Sheets, Email & WhatsApp alerts
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 10
Categories Miscellaneous
Author Oneclick AI Squad
Published 11 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/7247/7247.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Send patient condition updates with Google Sheets, Email & WhatsApp alerts do?

This automated n8n workflow reads patient data from Google Sheets daily at 8 AM, sends email and WhatsApp reports to doctors, alerts staff for critical patients, and logs activities back to sheets....

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Miscellaneous use case.