Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Health Decoded Guide?
Health Decoded Guide is a physician-led health education platform that provides clear, evidence-based medical information in both English and Nigerian Pidgin English. Our mission is to help people better understand symptoms, medical conditions, prevention, and make informed decisions about their health.
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Is Health Decoded Guide a hospital or clinic?
No.
Health Decoded Guide is not a hospital, clinic, or emergency medical service. We do not provide medical consultations, diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, or emergency care. Our content is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.
Please read our Medical Disclaimer.
Can Health Decoded Guide replace my doctor?
No.
Our articles are designed to educate and empower you, but they should never replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
For more information, please see our Medical Disclaimer.
What should I do during a medical emergency?
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, contact your local emergency services or seek urgent medical care immediately.
Do not rely on website information during an emergency situation.
Content & Editorial Standards
Who writes and reviews the articles?
Our articles are developed using trusted medical evidence and are medically reviewed by the Health Decoded Guide Editorial Team, a group of licensed physicians committed to providing accurate, evidence-based, and easy-to-understand health information.
Are all articles medically reviewed?
Yes.
Every article undergoes editorial review before publication and is periodically reviewed to ensure it reflects current medical evidence, clinical guidelines, and best practices, as outlined in our Medical Review Process.
How often is the information updated?
Medical knowledge continues to evolve.
Our articles are reviewed regularly and updated when new evidence or clinical guidelines become available. Each article displays the date it was last medically reviewed, in accordance with our Editorial Policy.
What sources does Health Decoded Guide use?
Our articles are based on trusted medical sources, including clinical guidelines, peer-reviewed research, and respected health organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Health Service (NHS), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), and professional medical societies. Our editorial standards are described in our Editorial Policy.
Why does Health Decoded Guide publish articles in Nigerian Pidgin English?
We believe everyone deserves access to reliable health information in a language they understand. Publishing articles in both English and Nigerian Pidgin English helps improve health literacy and makes evidence-based medical information more accessible to diverse communities.
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Can I share Health Decoded Guide articles?
Yes.
You are welcome to share links to our articles for educational and informational purposes. However, please do not copy, reproduce, or republish full articles without written permission.
For more information, please see our Terms of Use.
How can I report an error?
We are committed to publishing accurate, evidence-based health information. If you believe you have found an error or outdated information, please let us know. Every report is reviewed by our editorial team, and content is updated when appropriate.
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How can I contact Health Decoded Guide?
If you have questions, feedback, partnership enquiries, media requests, or would like to report an error, we'd be happy to hear from you.
Email: info@healthdecodedguide.com
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