Editorial Standards
Medical Review Policy
Every article on Patient-Help.com is written by trained health writers and reviewed by a licensed medical professional before publication. This page explains exactly how we ensure our content is accurate, up to date, and trustworthy.
Chief Medical Reviewer
All general surgery content on Patient-Help.com is reviewed and approved by our Chief Medical Reviewer before publication.
Dr. Adarsh M. Patil
Chief Medical ReviewerMBBS · MS (General Surgery) · FMAS · Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (Belgium)
Dr. Adarsh M. Patil is a fellowship-trained consultant laparoscopic and robotic surgeon based in Bangalore with over 15 years of surgical experience and more than 10,000 procedures performed. He practises at SPARSH Hospital and Apollo Clinic, Indiranagar, Bangalore. He reviews all general surgery, hernia, gallbladder, bariatric, and laparoscopic procedure content on Patient-Help.com.
Our 4-Step Review Process
Every article goes through the same rigorous process before it appears on patient-help.com.
Research & Drafting
Our health writers research each topic using peer-reviewed sources from PubMed, NCBI, AIIMS guidelines, and WHO publications. Every factual claim is sourced.
Medical Review
A licensed medical professional in the relevant specialty reviews the draft for clinical accuracy, checks for outdated information, and approves the final content.
Editorial Check
Our editorial team verifies that the language is patient-friendly (Grade 8 reading level), free of jargon, and that the content does not constitute medical advice.
Regular Updates
All articles are reviewed at least once a year, or whenever new clinical guidelines are published. The 'Last Reviewed' date on each article reflects the most recent review.
Our Editorial Standards
Patient-Help.com follows the highest standards for medical content on the internet, aligned with Google's E-E-A-T guidelines and the HONcode standard.
Evidence-Based
Every article is grounded in peer-reviewed research. We cite PubMed, NCBI, AIIMS, Mayo Clinic, and WHO as primary sources.
Expert Reviewed
All content is reviewed by a licensed doctor before publication. General surgery content is reviewed by Dr. Adarsh M. Patil, MS, FMAS.
Patient-Friendly
Complex medical information is rewritten to a Grade 8 reading level so patients and families can make informed decisions without a medical degree.
Independent
Patient-Help.com does not accept sponsored articles or paid editorial placements. All content is independent and unbiased.
Kept Up to Date
Articles are reviewed annually or when new guidelines are published. Every article displays a 'Last Reviewed' date.
Transparent
Every article displays the author, reviewer, publication date, and last reviewed date. Our full review process is documented on this page.
Medical Advisory Board
As Patient-Help.com expands across specialties, we are building a multi-specialty advisory board of licensed doctors to review content in their respective fields.
Dr. Adarsh M. Patil
ActiveMBBS, MS (General Surgery), FMAS
General Surgery · Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
Chief Medical Reviewer · SPARSH Hospital & Apollo Clinic, Bangalore
Reviews: All general surgery, hernia, gallbladder, bariatric, and laparoscopic procedure content
Neurosurgery Specialist
RecruitingMCh (Neurosurgery)
Neurosurgery · Brain & Spine Surgery
Advisory Board Member (Position Open) · Bangalore — to be confirmed
Reviews: Brain tumour, spine surgery, neurosurgery condition pages
Cardiologist
RecruitingDM (Cardiology)
Cardiology · Interventional Cardiology
Advisory Board Member (Position Open) · Bangalore — to be confirmed
Reviews: Heart disease, cardiac surgery, angioplasty content
Orthopaedic Surgeon
RecruitingMS (Orthopaedics)
Orthopaedics · Joint Replacement
Advisory Board Member (Position Open) · Bangalore — to be confirmed
Reviews: Joint replacement, fracture, sports injury content
Are you a licensed specialist interested in joining our advisory board? We are looking for board-certified doctors across neurosurgery, cardiology, orthopaedics, oncology, and gynaecology. Contact us.
Medical Disclaimer: The content on Patient-Help.com is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified medical professional before making any healthcare decisions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 108 immediately.
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