Medical content standard
Medical education pages should rely on credible sources such as CDC, NIH, peer-reviewed medical literature, major academic medical centers, and recognized clinical organizations. Claims should be written cautiously and should not imply diagnosis or treatment advice.
Legal and policy content standard
Legal references, medical board guidance, pharmacy board rules, state complaint links, and legislative contacts must be verified before publication. If a reference cannot be verified, it should not be presented as law.
Patient story standard
Patient stories should preserve dignity, avoid unnecessary private details, and distinguish lived experience from verified fact. Moderation should remove unsafe content, threats, doxxing, emergency requests, and unsupported accusations against identifiable individuals.
Corrections standard
If a source, statistic, link, or legal reference becomes outdated or inaccurate, the site should correct it quickly and avoid doubling down on questionable information. Credibility is part of the advocacy.