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Medical Review Board

All medical content on seps.is is reviewed by board-certified healthcare professionals for accuracy and E-E-A-T compliance.

Our Review Standards

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Board Certification

All medical reviewers must hold active medical licenses and board certifications in their specialty (MD, DO, or equivalent).

  • • Active state medical license
  • • Board certification (ABMS, ABP, etc.)
  • • Current practice in specialty field
  • • No relevant conflicts of interest
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Specialization Priority

Preference for reviewers with relevant specialization in sepsis and critical care:

  • • Infectious disease specialists
  • • Emergency medicine physicians
  • • Critical care nurses
  • • Post-sepsis syndrome experts
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No Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any relevant financial relationships with medical device manufacturers or law firms. This ensures unbiased content.

  • • Equipment manufacturer relationships disclosed
  • • Law firm consulting arrangements noted
  • • Speaker fees from events disclosed
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Evidence-Based Review

Content must be supported by peer-reviewed research and clinical guidelines from authoritative sources like CDC, NIH, and medical journals.

  • • Citations from medical literature
  • • Clinical guideline references
  • • Up-to-date with current standards
  • • Verified data and statistics

Our Medical Reviewers

Board-certified medical professionals who ensure our content meets the highest standards of accuracy and trust.

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Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Memorial Hospital, Emergency Medicine

Board Certified: Internal Medicine

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine, Memorial Hospital
Fellowship: Infectious Disease, Harvard Medical School

Experience: 15+ years specializing in sepsis management and critical care. Published multiple research papers on sepsis survival rates and post-sepsis syndrome.

Areas of Expertise: Early sepsis diagnosis, treatment protocols, hospital-acquired sepsis prevention, ICU management strategies.

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Dr. James Chen, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician

University Medical Center

Board Certified: Emergency Medicine

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine, University Medical Center
Fellowship: Sepsis Pathophysiology and Treatment Research

Experience: 20+ years in emergency medicine and critical care. Sepsis clinical trial investigator. Led multiple sepsis bundle implementation studies in emergency departments. Member of Society of Critical Care Medicine and Sepsis Alliance.

Areas of Expertise: Sepsis pathophysiology, antimicrobial resistance, ICU sepsis protocols, septic shock management. Recognized expert in hospital-acquired infections.

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Sarah Rodriguez, RN

Critical Care Registered Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital, ICU Department

License: RN, BSN

Credentials: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
State License: Registered Nurse (RN)
Certifications: CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse
Specialized Training: Sepsis Care Certification, Wound Care Specialist

Experience: 12+ years in ICU and step-down units. Specialized in managing complex sepsis cases, post-sepsis wound care, and patient-family education.

Areas of Expertise: Sepsis recognition and early warning signs, ICU delirium management, wound infection prevention, family support and counseling for critical care situations.

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Join Our Medical Review Board

We're currently accepting applications from qualified medical professionals who want to contribute their expertise to our mission of providing accurate, trustworthy health information to sepsis survivors and their families.

Apply to Join Our Team

Please include your CV, medical license information, and areas of specialization. We review all applications and select candidates who meet our rigorous standards for medical accuracy and impartiality.

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Medical Accuracy

Medical content must be accurate, current, and based on the best available scientific evidence. Our reviewers ensure all medical claims are verified against authoritative sources.

Transparent Impartial

We maintain strict separation between editorial and medical review functions. This ensures our content remains objective, evidence-based, and unbiased while providing credible medical insights to our users.

Content Review Process

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Research & Drafting

Content is researched and written by our editorial team with support from medical literature and authoritative sources.

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Medical Review

All medical content is reviewed by at least one board-certified medical professional who checks for accuracy, appropriate medical terminology, and alignment with current clinical guidelines.

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Reviewer Approval

Each reviewer must approve content before publication. Reviewer name, credentials, and review date are displayed on all medical articles to demonstrate medical accountability.

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Publication

Once approved, content is published with the reviewer's credit prominently displayed. Regular updates ensure content remains current with evolving medical standards.

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