Medical Review Policy

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Medical review is required when a LightenMD page explains treatment selection, safety, contraindications, adverse effects, dosing, clinical expectations, or actions a patient should take in response to symptoms.

What medical review means

A qualified reviewer checks whether the page is accurate, appropriately sourced, current, understandable, and clear about the limits of general education. The reviewer also checks that patient-specific decisions are left to the treating clinician.

Publication requirements

• The reviewer’s real name and relevant credential must be verified before it is displayed.
• The visible review date must match the internal evidence record.
• Material medical claims must link to authoritative supporting sources.
• Unreviewed drafts must not claim medical review and must remain excluded from search indexes.
• A review does not turn educational content into individualized medical advice.

Ongoing review

Pages are reconsidered when evidence, regulation, product availability, or LightenMD operations change, and at the next review date recorded in the evidence register. Urgent safety corrections take priority over the ordinary schedule.

Patients with a medical question should use the clinician channel in the patient portal. For emergencies, call 911 or seek emergency care.