🔍 Fact-Checking Policy – SecondMedicOpinion.com
At SecondMedicOpinion.com, our core mission is to provide accurate, research-backed, and misleading-free health information to our readers. In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly — especially in the field of health and wellness — we take our responsibility seriously.
✅ Our Fact-Checking Process
Before publishing any article, we follow a strict multi-step verification process to ensure medical accuracy and ethical standards.
1️⃣ Source Verification
We rely only on trusted, verifiable, and authoritative sources, such as:
- Government and public health portals (e.g., WHO, CDC, ICMR, MoHFW)
- Peer-reviewed medical journals (e.g., PubMed, The Lancet)
- Reputed medical institutions and official health press releases
- Licensed doctors, certified professionals, or institutional experts
2️⃣ Cross-Verification
- All information is cross-checked across multiple independent sources
- If a medical claim is still under research or controversy, we label it clearly as “under investigation”, “according to preliminary findings”, or “expert opinion”
- No information is published without at least two reliable confirmations
3️⃣ Data and Statistical Accuracy
We thoroughly fact-check any numerical data, clinical studies, or health statistics through:
- Verified clinical research databases
- Government-released health reports
- Authentic institutional findings (AIIMS, JAMA, NIH, etc.)
No data is exaggerated, misrepresented, or taken out of context.
4️⃣ Language, Tone & Headline Precision
We ensure:
- No sensationalism
- No fear-mongering or misleading medical headlines
- Headlines and summaries reflect only what is factually established
- Technical terms are simplified without distorting meaning
🚫 Zero Tolerance for Misinformation
We do not publish:
- Unverified WhatsApp forwards or viral claims
- Misleading home remedies without scientific evidence
- User-submitted content unless independently verified
- AI-generated content without expert human review
If a story or claim is still being validated, we mark it as:
“Verification Pending”
or
“Fact-Check in Progress”
🔄 Corrections & Updates
Medical knowledge evolves rapidly. If a new study, correction, or expert update contradicts existing content:
- We update the article immediately
- Add a clear “Updated” or “Corrected” tag on the post
- Provide transparent details of what was changed and why
📩 Your Participation Matters
If you notice any factual error, misleading health claim, or outdated information on our site, we invite you to report it.
- 📧 Email: support@secondmedicopinion.com
- 📌 We thoroughly review every report and respond accordingly.
🧭 Final Word
Fact-checking isn’t just a process at SecondMedicOpinion.com — it’s part of our editorial integrity.
We believe that accurate health information saves lives.
And we are committed to being a reliable source in your wellness journey.
Stay informed. Stay safe. Stay healthy — with SecondMedicOpinion.com.