---
id: 8-6
title: 8-6 Consultation Reminder (24 Hours)
status: Done
date: 2026-09-27
parent: 8
---

## Description

As a client, I want to receive a reminder 24 hours before my consultation, So that I don't forget my appointment. Add tracking column to prevent duplicate reminders:. Full implementation history: docs/stories/story-8.6-consultation-reminder-24h.md

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] Scheduled artisan command runs hourly
- [ ] Find consultations approximately 24 hours away (within 30-minute window)
- [ ] Only for approved consultations (`status = 'approved'`)
- [ ] Skip cancelled/no-show/completed consultations
- [ ] Track sent reminders to prevent duplicates
- [ ] Subject: "Reminder: Your consultation is tomorrow" / "تذكير: استشارتك غدًا"
- [ ] Consultation date and time (formatted per locale)
- [ ] Consultation type (free/paid)
- [ ] Payment reminder: Show if `consultation_type = 'paid'` AND `payment_status != 'received'`
- [ ] Calendar file download link (using route to CalendarService)
- [ ] Office contact information for questions
- [ ] Email rendered in client's `preferred_language` (ar/en)
- [ ] Date/time formatted according to locale