At MyMediTimes, we recognize that health and medical information requires a higher standard of accuracy and responsibility.
Our Medical Review Policy explains when and how health content may be reviewed by qualified healthcare professionals and how medical review is represented to readers.
Our Purpose
The purpose of medical review is to help ensure that applicable content is medically accurate, appropriately contextualized, and written in a way that does not unnecessarily mislead or confuse readers.
Medical review is particularly relevant for content involving:
- Medical conditions
- Symptoms
- Treatments
- Medications
- Medical procedures
- Diagnosis-related information
- Healthcare services
- Significant health risks
- Clinical or scientific claims
Not every article requires medical review. The level of review depends on the subject, complexity, potential risk, and intended purpose of the content.
Who May Conduct Medical Reviews
When MyMediTimes uses medical reviewers, they should have appropriate professional qualifications relevant to the subject being reviewed.
Depending on the topic, a reviewer may include a:
- Physician
- Registered nurse
- Registered dietitian
- Pharmacist
- Licensed mental health professional
- Other appropriately qualified healthcare professional
The relevant qualifications and area of expertise should be considered when assigning a reviewer.
We do not describe someone as a medical reviewer unless they have actually reviewed the applicable content.
What a Medical Reviewer Does
A medical reviewer may evaluate content for issues including:
- Medical accuracy
- Accuracy of terminology
- Interpretation of health information
- Clinical context
- Potentially misleading statements
- Claims about treatments or interventions
- Safety-related information
- Appropriate discussion of limitations
- Whether additional context or clarification is needed
A reviewer may recommend changes, corrections, additions, or removal of information where appropriate.
Medical Review Does Not Mean Medical Endorsement
Medical review should not be interpreted as an endorsement of:
- MyMediTimes
- A particular product
- A healthcare company
- A treatment provider
- An affiliate partner
- A specific treatment option
- A commercial recommendation
A medical reviewer evaluates the applicable content from a professional perspective.
The presence of a medical review does not mean that the reviewer has personally used, prescribed, purchased, or endorsed a product or service discussed in the article.
How Medical Review Is Displayed
When applicable, an article may display information such as:
Medically reviewed by: [Reviewer Name]
Credentials: [Credentials]
Review date: [Date]
A link to the reviewer’s profile may also be provided where appropriate.
The reviewer information should accurately reflect the professional’s qualifications at the time of review.
Medical Review and Affiliate Content
Some MyMediTimes articles may contain affiliate links or commercial recommendations.
Medical review and commercial evaluation are separate functions.
A medical reviewer may assess the accuracy and medical context of an article without determining which commercial product or service MyMediTimes recommends.
Affiliate compensation does not determine the medical reviewer’s professional assessment.
Commercial relationships are addressed separately through our Affiliate Disclosure and editorial policies.
When Content May Be Reviewed
Medical review may be considered when content includes:
- Specific medical claims
- Treatment information
- Medication information
- Health risks
- Disease or condition information
- Clinical terminology
- Information that could materially affect a reader’s health decision
Some general wellness, lifestyle, food, fitness, or informational articles may not require professional medical review.
The decision to seek medical review depends on the nature and risk level of the content.
Review of Existing Articles
Previously published articles may be reviewed when:
- New medical evidence becomes available
- Clinical recommendations change
- A significant medical claim needs clarification
- Readers identify a potential factual issue
- The article becomes outdated
- The topic becomes more medically significant
- The editorial team determines that additional expert review would improve the content
When substantial changes are made, the article may display an updated date.
Medical Evidence
Medical reviewers and editors may consider appropriate sources when evaluating content.
Depending on the subject, these may include:
- Peer-reviewed scientific research
- Systematic reviews
- Meta-analyses
- Clinical guidelines
- Government health agencies
- Medical associations
- Academic medical institutions
- Other reputable healthcare sources
Evidence quality varies between health topics.
When evidence is limited, conflicting, or still developing, our content should avoid presenting uncertain information as established medical fact.
Individual Medical Advice
MyMediTimes provides general educational information.
Medical review does not turn an article into individualized medical advice.
A reader’s health history, medications, age, medical conditions, allergies, test results, and other circumstances may affect what is appropriate for that individual.
Readers should speak with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional for advice about their own health.
Medications and Treatments
Information about medications and treatments can change and may involve significant risks.
Where applicable, content should distinguish between:
- General educational information
- Established medical information
- Emerging research
- Potential benefits
- Potential risks
- Contraindications or precautions
- Individual medical advice
Readers should not start, stop, change, or discontinue prescription medication or treatment based solely on information published by MyMediTimes.
Health Products and Supplements
Health products and supplements may vary in formulation, quality, evidence, and suitability.
When discussing these products, MyMediTimes aims to distinguish between:
- What the manufacturer claims
- What available evidence supports
- What remains uncertain
- Potential limitations
- Relevant safety considerations
The availability of an affiliate link does not mean that a product has been medically approved or recommended for every reader.
Corrections Following Medical Review
If a medical reviewer identifies an important error in published content, the editorial team may correct or update the article.
Corrections may include changes to:
- Medical claims
- Treatment information
- Safety information
- Dosage-related information
- Terminology
- References
- Recommendations
Significant corrections may be documented according to our Corrections Policy.
Reviewer Independence
Medical reviewers should provide professional feedback independently.
Where a reviewer has a relevant financial, professional, or other relationship that could create a conflict of interest, the relationship should be disclosed or appropriate editorial safeguards should be considered.
We do not expect medical reviewers to provide favorable opinions in exchange for compensation.
Our Commitment
Our medical review process is intended to strengthen the quality and reliability of applicable health content.
We will continue to improve this process as MyMediTimes grows, including expanding our network of qualified reviewers and strengthening our content review standards.
Important Notice
Medical review does not make MyMediTimes a medical provider.
The information published on this website is for general educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
If you have concerns about your health, symptoms, medications, or treatment, consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.