Editorial Policy
Our commitment to accurate, trustworthy, and evidence-based medical content
Last updated: January 2024
Our Editorial Mission
To provide accurate, evidence-based medical information that empowers patients to make informed healthcare decisions while maintaining the highest standards of medical journalism and E-E-A-T compliance.
E-E-A-T Editorial Framework
All our content is developed following Google's E-E-A-T guidelines (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) to ensure the highest quality medical information:
Experience & Expertise
- Content created by licensed medical professionals
- Authors with relevant clinical experience
- Specialist review for complex topics
- Continuous medical education requirements
Authority & Trust
- Peer-reviewed medical literature citations
- Professional medical organization guidelines
- Transparent author credentials
- Regular content accuracy audits
Content Creation Process
Topic Research & Planning
Medical topics are identified based on patient needs, current medical developments, and evidence-based guidelines. Each topic undergoes preliminary research to ensure clinical relevance.
Expert Author Assignment
Content is assigned to healthcare professionals with relevant expertise and clinical experience in the specific medical area being covered.
Evidence-Based Writing
Authors create content using peer-reviewed medical literature, clinical guidelines, and established medical practices, ensuring all claims are properly supported.
Medical Review Process
All content undergoes review by additional medical professionals to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to current medical standards.
Editorial Review & Publication
Final editorial review ensures clarity, accessibility, and compliance with our editorial standards before publication.
Author Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
All medical content authors must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Current medical license in good standing
- Board certification in relevant medical specialty (when applicable)
- Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine principles
- Agreement to disclose any conflicts of interest
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degrees or fellowships in relevant specialties
- Published research in peer-reviewed medical journals
- Teaching experience at medical institutions
- Professional society memberships and leadership roles
- Experience in medical writing or patient education
Review and Update Process
Regular Content Reviews
We maintain content accuracy through systematic review cycles:
- Quarterly Reviews: High-traffic and critical health topics
- Annual Reviews: All published medical content
- Immediate Updates: When new medical guidelines or research emerge
- Triggered Reviews: Based on reader feedback or medical developments
Update Criteria
Content is updated when:
- New clinical guidelines are published by medical organizations
- Significant research findings change medical understanding
- FDA approvals or warnings affect treatment recommendations
- Medical consensus shifts on diagnostic or treatment approaches
- Factual errors or outdated information is identified
Source Standards
Primary Sources (Preferred)
- Peer-reviewed medical journals and systematic reviews
- Clinical practice guidelines from professional medical organizations
- Government health agencies (CDC, NIH, FDA, WHO)
- Randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses
- Medical textbooks from established publishers
Secondary Sources (Limited Use)
- Reputable medical news sources (with primary source verification)
- Professional medical society statements
- Medical conference presentations (recent and peer-reviewed)
Prohibited Sources
- Non-peer-reviewed publications or preprints
- Commercial or promotional medical content
- Social media posts or unverified online content
- Personal anecdotes or testimonials as medical evidence
Transparency and Corrections
Author Transparency
All medical content includes:
- Clear author bylines with credentials
- Author biography and relevant experience
- Disclosure of any conflicts of interest
- Medical reviewer information when applicable
- Publication and last review dates
Correction Policy
We are committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently:
- Minor corrections are made directly with notation of the change
- Significant corrections include a correction notice
- Corrections are reviewed by the original author when possible
- Readers can report errors through our contact form
Contact Our Editorial Team
For questions about our editorial process, to report errors, or to suggest content topics:
Editorial Email: [email protected]
Medical Director: Dr. Sarah Johnson, MD
Editorial Review Board: Available upon request
This Editorial Policy is effective as of January 1, 2024, and reflects our ongoing commitment to providing trustworthy, evidence-based medical information that meets the highest standards of medical journalism and E-E-A-T compliance.