AI Transparency & Editorial Policy
AI-assisted content can be incomplete or incorrect. Read the sources and review information before relying on a page.
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How our content is produced
AI may draft and revise medical summaries. A displayed citation does not guarantee that the source exists, supports the claim, or has been checked for retraction.
Honest review labeling
Do not assume that AI-assisted content has been reviewed by a clinician. Look for a named clinician and review date on the page you are reading.
Review status and higher-risk topics
We do not currently guarantee credentialed clinician review of our content. Automated checks are not clinical review:
- Higher-risk topics (for example, symptoms, treatments, medications, and interactions) may appear in AI-assisted educational content. Do not assume clinician review unless a named clinician and review date are shown. This content is not a substitute for advice from your clinician.
- Research summaries (such as our COVID-19 monitor pages) include older entries that did not receive the checks described for newer pipeline output. An October 2026 audit found COVID citation errors; see the correction record. These summaries are AI-assisted and are not clinician-endorsed.
- Tools and navigational content do not establish clinical review of the information they display or link to.
Sources and dating
A publication or update date does not establish source verification or clinical review. Follow available citation links and compare the claim with the paper; some stored citations may be incomplete or incorrect.
Limitations
AI-assisted content can contain errors, omit context, or become out of date. It is educational information, not medical advice — please read it alongside our medical disclaimer.