Medical Review Policy
This policy describes when Perioperative Medicine seeks clinical review and how reviewer credentials should be displayed.
This policy describes when Perioperative Medicine seeks clinical review and how reviewer credentials should be displayed.
When review is most important
Pages that discuss clinical risks, medicines, symptoms, diagnosis, or decisions that could materially influence health behavior deserve a higher level of review than basic terminology or career information.
Who may review
A reviewer should have qualifications relevant to the subject, such as a licensed physician, registered nurse, pharmacist, or other appropriately credentialed healthcare professional. The specific expertise should match the topic whenever practical.
What reviewers assess
Review focuses on factual accuracy, appropriate context, potentially misleading wording, safety concerns, and whether the cited sources support the statements made.
How review is shown
A named reviewer and review date should appear only after a real review has taken place. Credentials and affiliations must be verifiable and should not be embellished.
Ongoing review
A previous medical review does not make a page permanently current. Material may require re-review when guidelines, evidence, or clinical practice change.