Medical Review Policy
Clinical review is a check on accuracy and safety. It does not turn educational content into medical advice, and it does not create a clinician-patient relationship with any reader.
Contributor
Medical reviewer
- Published
- Updated
- Last reviewed
What gets reviewed
- Pages describing conditions, symptoms, or treatment approaches
- Pages comparing levels of care
- Pages discussing medication in general terms
- Any page containing crisis or safety guidance
What reviewers check
- Whether clinical statements are accurate and appropriately qualified
- Whether crisis and safety language is present and correct
- Whether the page avoids implying individualized recommendations
- Whether uncertainty is stated where evidence is limited
- Whether cited sources support the claims made
Reviewer credits are placeholders during development
Frequently asked questions
Does clinical review make this medical advice?
No. Review improves accuracy and safety, but the content remains general education. Individual decisions require assessment by a qualified clinician who knows the person's history.
How often is content re-reviewed?
Clinical pages are re-reviewed on a scheduled cycle and whenever guidance changes or an error is identified. The page shows the date of the most recent review.
Sources and references
We cite government agencies, professional bodies, and peer-reviewed research. Entries marked below still need a citation attached before this page is treated as fully sourced.
- 1.988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — National crisis line