Medical Review Process & Policies
Learn how we ensure all health material is trustworthy and clinically sound.
1. Medical Review Workflow
Every piece of health and diagnostic information published on Thyrocare Services goes through a multi-layered review workflow before publication:
- Drafting: Written by experienced health authors and verified laboratory coordinators.
- Advisory Review: Sent to our Consultant Pathologists (Dr. Amit Verma or Dr. Anita Malhotra) to verify diagnostic metrics, test parameters, and clinical ranges.
- Editing & Formatting: Subjected to fact-checking and formatting for patient readability.
- Periodic Audits: Content is reviewed and updated at least once every 6 months to reflect updates in laboratory standards or epidemiological data.
2. Fact-Checking Policy
We believe clinical information should be verified down to the primary source. Our authors check all statistics, diagnostic figures, normal ranges, and reference bounds against validated laboratory test logs. We avoid generalizing medical opinions and emphasize objective clinical facts.
3. Medical Sources & Reference Guidelines
Whenever a clinical claim is made on our site (for example, regarding diagnostic parameters, symptoms of disorders, or screening recommendations), we support it with citations from recognized healthcare entities. Reputable entities include:
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Health Service (NHS)
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- College of American Pathologists (CAP) & National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
- Peer-reviewed research published in recognized medical journals
4. Research & Content Methodology
Our research methodology focuses on patient-first diagnostics. We organize topics logically by identifying standard patient queries (from Google's 'People Also Ask' database) and answering them concisely. We explain complex medical jargon using simple analogies so that the general public and senior citizens can easily make informed decisions regarding their preventive health checkups.