Editorial process

1. Topic selection

We choose calculators where (a) there is a validated, peer-reviewed formula or instrument, (b) the topic is searched for in plain language by non-clinicians, and (c) we can credibly explain the result and its limits.

2. Drafting

A first draft of each calculator (formula, classification thresholds, FAQ, sources) is written by the editorial team and cross-checked against at least two independent authoritative sources — peer-reviewed literature, official clinical guidelines (NICE, USPSTF, WHO, CDC, NHS, Polish Medycyna Praktyczna), or government health bodies.

3. Source verification (instead of medical review)

We do not employ medical reviewers. Every claim is instead traced back to a named primary source — peer-reviewed paper, official guideline, or government health body publication — and that source is cited inline with publisher and retrieval date. The reasoning, and the calculations we explicitly will not publish, are detailed in our methodology.

4. Update cadence

Calculators are re-reviewed at least every 12 months, and immediately when (a) the source guideline is updated, (b) a published study substantively changes the underlying evidence, or (c) a reader flags a meaningful issue. The "Last updated" date on every page reflects the most recent review.

5. Corrections

If you spot an error, please contact us. We will (a) acknowledge receipt within 5 working days, (b) review with the medical reviewer, (c) correct or rebut publicly with a dated changelog entry.

6. AI use disclosure

We use AI to assist drafting, formatting, and translation. AI-generated text is always reviewed by a human editor and signed off by a medical reviewer before publication. AI is never used to generate medical claims, citations, or interpretations without verification against primary sources.