Wikipedia holds medical and health-related content to especially high standards, with strict sourcing and editorial practices upheld by WikiProject Medicine. Articles must be written with accuracy, neutrality, and exceptional care in sourcing. This means relying on high-quality secondary sources—such as systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and official guidelines from reputable medical organizations—rather than primary studies, initial findings, or lower-tier journals.
These higher standards exist because health information on Wikipedia can influence real-world medical decisions. To protect public wellbeing, editors are expected to prioritize sources with the strongest evidence and clearest authority. Wikipedia's emphasis is on medical consensus—not novelty or speculation. The goal is not to promote particular treatments or viewpoints, but to accurately reflect what the medical community has documented through high-quality research.
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