Fact-Check Policy
At Medical Daily UK, accuracy, evidence and verification are central to our editorial process. Because our coverage frequently involves health, medicine and scientific research, we take particular care to ensure that factual claims are properly sourced, contextualised and independently verified before publication.
Our Fact-Checking Process
- Writers are responsible for ensuring that all reporting, quotes, statistics, medical claims, study findings and references are accurate and supported by credible sources.
- Copy Editors review articles for factual consistency, attribution, dates, names, links, statistics, study details and contextual accuracy.
- Editors conduct additional editorial checks, including headline accuracy, source reliability and verification of potentially sensitive, disputed or consequential claims.
- Senior Editorial Leadership may require additional verification for stories involving medical treatments, public health, scientific research, medications, legal matters, sensitive health issues or other high-impact subjects.
Sources & Verification
We prioritise:
- Primary scientific and medical sources, including peer-reviewed research and academic journals.
- Official statements and government or public health sources.
- Public records and verified documents.
- Direct interviews with qualified medical professionals, researchers and relevant experts.
- Recognised medical institutions, universities and research organisations.
- Reputable industry and professional organisations.
Where possible, journalists should consult the original research or primary source rather than relying solely on secondary reporting.
When reporting scientific or medical studies, we aim to accurately represent the study's methodology, findings, limitations and level of evidence. Preliminary findings, observational associations and research conducted in animals or laboratory settings should not be presented as established medical facts.
Anonymous or unverified sources are used only when editorially justified and reviewed by senior editorial staff.
Medical and Scientific Claims
Particular scrutiny is applied to claims involving:
- Medical treatments and therapies
- Medications and supplements
- Disease prevention or cures
- Health risks and benefits
- Scientific discoveries
- Clinical trials
- Public health guidance
- Nutrition and wellness
- Mental health
- Emerging or experimental treatments
We avoid presenting unsupported claims, anecdotal evidence or individual experiences as established scientific or medical fact.
Where appropriate, we seek independent expert comment and provide readers with sufficient context to understand the strength and limitations of the evidence.
Corrections
If a factual error is identified, we aim to correct it promptly, accurately and transparently.
Significant factual errors, particularly those involving medical information, study findings, statistics or health claims, will be reviewed by an editor and corrected appropriately.
To request a correction, please contact [email protected] with the article title, URL and details of the concern.
Our corrections will be recorded on the Medical Daily UK Corrections Page where applicable.