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In short: Convert intake and outcome-measure PDFs into Google Forms when your practice already allows Workspace collection. Not an EHR; clinical judgment and privacy policy stay yours. First form free.

Outcome measures should match the paper version

Counselors and clinics use PHQ-style or custom intake PDFs. Rebuilding scales by hand changes labels and breaks longitudinal comparison.

Import the approved instrument so scale wording stays intact, then review required fields in Google Forms. Doc2Form is a conversion bridge, not a clinical documentation product.

Based on a sample of 1,775 Google Forms generated by Doc2Form users, containing 55,761 questions across 47 languages. That is an average of 31 questions per form - roughly 21 minutes saved per form versus rebuilding each question by hand in the Forms editor (assuming ~40 seconds per question).

Privacy and clinical systems

Submissions live under your Google account settings. Confirm with your privacy officer before collecting sensitive mental-health data in Forms. Doc2Form is not TherapyNotes, SimplePractice, or an EHR.

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A real example

A 9-item outcome PDF imports with the same response labels so week-4 scores stay comparable to paper baselines in Sheets.

Common questions

Does this replace our primary EHR system like SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, or Tebra?

No. Doc2Form is a productivity bridge for the "early discovery" and "specific feedback" phases.

How do we handle copyright on clinical instruments like the PHQ-9 or GAD-7?

Copyright on clinical instruments is real and varies by author. We strongly recommend only uploading material you have the explicit rights to reproduce online.

How do we handle HIPAA compliance and minor consent?

Doc2Form does not make Google Forms "compliant" - your organization's data governance program does. If your CISO and Privacy Office have already cleared Google Workspace for certain PHI or non-PHI workloads, Doc2Form speeds up that build.

Can we use "Describe mode" for a flash staff poll or group RSVP?

Absolutely. If you need a fast pulse on staff training interest or a quick answer on a new holiday group schedule, you can type "3-question survey about [Topic] with staff name, interest checkboxes, and reason text" into Describe mode.