Editorial Quality & Medical Review
Medical content on deinrezept.de is created, reviewed, and updated according to clearly defined standards. Below: how our editorial team works, which sources we use, and how we maintain editorial independence.
Our four-stage editorial process
Every piece of medical content goes through four stages before publication. We follow the Health On the Net Code (HONcode) and WHO standards for trustworthy health information.
1. Research & Source Work
Medically trained editors research exclusively using evidence-based sources — starting with German clinical guidelines (AWMF, IQWiG), regulatory publications (BfArM, RKI), and peer-reviewed studies. Tabloid sources, manufacturer marketing material, and non-peer-reviewed online content are not used.
2. Writing
Content is written in clear, accessible language. Medical terms are explained on first mention. We avoid simplifications that could lead to misunderstandings.
3. Medical Review by Licensed Doctors
Before publication, a licensed physician on our editorial team reviews the content for medical accuracy, currency, and alignment with current guidelines. Reviews are documented internally. For privacy reasons, we do not publish individual doctor names — responsibility rests with the editorial team as a collective body.
4. Updates
Content carries a 'Last updated' date. We review every article at least annually, and earlier when new guidelines, drug approvals, or safety warnings are issued. For safety-relevant updates, we publish corrections within seven days.
Our Editorial Team
The deinrezept Editorial Team consists of medically trained editors and licensed physicians from various specialties. For privacy and medical confidentiality reasons, we do not name individual contributors — editorial responsibility is held collectively by the team as an institutional body.
Medical specialties represented
- General Practice
- Dermatology
- Gynecology
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases & STDs
- Travel Medicine
Our Source Hierarchy
We use exclusively evidence-based sources, in this priority:
German Guidelines and Regulatory Bodies (Highest Priority)
AWMF S3 Guidelines (Association of the Scientific Medical Societies), IQWiG reports (Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care), BfArM drug information (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), and RKI recommendations (Robert Koch Institute).
International Guidelines and Professional Societies
NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, UK), USPSTF (US Preventive Services Task Force), EAU (European Association of Urology), ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology), WHO (World Health Organization).
Peer-Reviewed Studies
As supplementary evidence: original publications from established journals such as NEJM, The Lancet, BMJ, JAMA — preferring randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.
Editorial Independence
Advertising, sponsorship, and commercial interests have no influence on medical content. There is no sponsored content on medical pages. Marketing and editorial functions are organisationally separated. Recommendations for specific compounds follow exclusively from clinical guidelines — not from distribution agreements with manufacturers.
Update Frequency
Every medical article displays a 'Last updated' date at the top. The standard review cycle is annual. Out-of-cycle updates are triggered by: new or revised S3 guidelines, BfArM safety alerts, market withdrawal or approval of relevant compounds. Update history is available on request.
Feedback & Corrections
If you have content feedback, find errors, or wish to suggest improvements: we review every report within five business days and publish corrections with a transparent update notice.
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