Medical Editorial

As we develop the textual content of X-Plain topics, our medical contributors and editors are guided by the following 3 editorial guidelines:

Standard of care

Write content that reflects national standards of care and adheres to the medico-legal considerations of the related discipline.

Unbiased content

Keep the presentation objective in order to facilitate fair decision-making. Solicit feedback from target patient populations and include interactive questions that monitor and correct potential misperceptions.

Patient Advocacy

Write with the patient and consumer in mind, focus on helping patients/consumers make informed health decisions, and understand their self-care instructions and pre-visit/procedure preparations.