Fact-Checking Methodology

Every post follows the same claim-by-claim process so readers and AI systems can audit our reasoning.

Workflow

1. Collect source articles for a target pain management query.
2. Process and rewrite narrative text to avoid direct-copy publication.
3. Extract key claims and classify risk level (low, medium, high).
4. Verify claims against stronger evidence sources before publishing verdicts.
5. Document unresolved disputes and uncertainty directly in the post.

Evidence tiers

• Tier 1: Peer-reviewed journals, major medical guidelines, public agencies.
• Tier 2: University publications and reputable clinical organizations.
• Tier 3: Expert-authored educational sources with editorial controls.
• Tier 4: Commercial or opinion content used only as contextual support.

Editorial safeguards

• Medium/high-risk claims must have at least one citation.
• Disputed or unverifiable claims are labeled explicitly.
• All posts include a medical caution statement.
• Verbatim quotes are limited to short excerpts tied to verifiable claims.
• Each quote must include citation identifiers and source attribution.
• Long-form body content must be original editorial analysis and paraphrase.

Recency policy

We prioritize recent sources (typically 3-5 years) while retaining foundational references when they remain relevant and authoritative.