Fact-Checking Policy
How every guide is checked before it goes live, and what our labels mean.
Last updated September 27, 2026
Every guide is fact-checked
Before a guide is published, an editor checks every factual statement against the primary sources listed at the end of the guide. If a claim cannot be traced to a trustworthy source, it is removed or rewritten. Numbers such as costs, dates and eligibility rules are checked against the official page that sets them.
What we are, and what we are not
GetMyDr is a health information and care-navigation site. We are not a clinic, and our guides are not reviewed by doctors or other licensed clinicians. That is why we stick closely to what government health agencies, medical societies and peer-reviewed research actually say, and why every guide has a clear When to see a doctor section.
What the labels on each guide mean
- Written by: the person or team who researched and wrote the guide.
- Fact-checked by: the editor who verified claims against the listed sources.
- Published and last reviewed: when the guide first went live and when it was last checked.
Keeping guides current
Health rules, insurance costs and official guidance change. Each guide is scheduled for review at least every 12 months, and sooner when a major source such as the CDC, FDA, CMS or a leading medical society updates its guidance. Time-sensitive guides show the date the facts were last checked.
Found a mistake?
Please tell us through our contact page. We review every report and log significant changes on our corrections policy page.