Editorial Policy
Our editorial policy explains how Perioperative Medicine develops, sources, reviews, updates, and corrects educational health content.
Our editorial policy explains how Perioperative Medicine develops, sources, reviews, updates, and corrects educational health content.
Purpose
We create educational material that helps readers understand perioperative medicine, surgery preparation, anesthesia, recovery, and nursing roles. Content is not a substitute for a clinician who knows the patient and procedure.
Sources
Writers should prioritize professional guidelines, government health resources, peer-reviewed literature, and established medical institutions. Secondary sources may be used for context but should not replace primary or authoritative references for important clinical claims.
Writing and review
Content should distinguish established facts from uncertainty, avoid universal treatment instructions, and use qualified language when recommendations vary. Clinical review should be attributed only when a qualified reviewer has actually reviewed the page.
Updates
Pages may be reviewed when source guidance changes, when readers or clinicians identify concerns, or when the editorial team determines that an article no longer reflects current knowledge.
Conflicts and commercial influence
Editorial decisions should remain separate from advertising, sponsorship, and affiliate relationships. Any material commercial relationship relevant to a page should be disclosed clearly.