Editorial
Standards
Our commitment to direct physician oversight, academic fact-checking, and evidence-based medical transparency.
At TeraCare Clinic, we recognize that our clinical content directly impacts the health decisions and lives of our patients. Therefore, we observe a strict "zero-compromise" editorial policy to ensure absolute medical accuracy, transparency, and clinical authority.
1. Direct Board-Certified Physician Oversight
Every article, diagnostic guide, and treatment explanation published on this platform is authored, reviewed, or verified directly by Dr. Ben Paolo C. Rabara, MD, FPARM. As a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatrist), Dr. Rabara ensures that all descriptions of neurophysiology, biomechanics, and clinical interventions align perfectly with standard hospital-grade practices and academic research guidelines.
2. Rigorous Evidence-Based Citations
We reject clinical generalities and unverified medical folklore. All guidelines—especially YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) topics such as spinal radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and diabetic neuropathy—are backed by authoritative academic literature. We cite direct research and circulars from premier organizations including:
- American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Philippine Board of Rehabilitation Medicine (PBRM)
- World Health Organization (WHO) and regional Department of Health (DOH) directives
3. Zero-AI Hallucination Policy
While modern technological tools support structure and structural formatting, we maintain a strict policy against fully automated, unverified content generation. Every piece of patient education is written to reflect the real-world clinical experience and patient interactions of Dr. Rabara's outpatient practice in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. We do not use placeholder information or clinical hand-waving; our data reflects real, lived clinical experience.
4. Financial & Pricing Transparency
Our medical guides and cost calculators are written with total financial transparency. We provide verified national and regional pricing comparisons (e.g., Manila corporate medical rates vs. local Ilocos Region rates) to eliminate clinical surprise billing. Our billing disclosures explicitly address HMO pre-authorization pathways, PhilHealth circular updates, and payment options to build absolute trust.
5. Continuous Clinical Revisions
Medical science is dynamic. As clinical trials evolve and regional healthcare policies adapt, we systematically review our published articles. Every article features a clear, verifiable "Last Updated" date in its header byline, confirming that its diagnostic protocols, reference citations, and pricing models remain accurate.