How AidNow Reviews Information
Emergency guidance can save lives — or cause harm if it is wrong. This page explains where our information comes from, how it is built, and what our review status labels actually mean.
Where our information comes from
AidNow content is built from published emergency guidance — not from social media, blogs, or AI-generated medical advice presented as fact. Our primary sources include:
- Published emergency guidance from organizations like the Red Cross, WHO, national emergency authorities (NDMA, IFRC, AHA, ERC, and similar bodies)
- Established first aid manuals and training standards
- Published research in emergency medicine and disaster response
Every safety-critical claim is intended to trace back to an identifiable source document. If a recommendation cannot be supported by authoritative evidence, it should not be published.
How content is built
Emergency guidance on AidNow moves through a structured lifecycle. Not every step is complete for all content yet — we describe the full process honestly, including what is still pending.
Research
Emergency scenarios are researched from published authoritative sources. Source documents are identified and cited.
Structured drafting
Content is organized into structured formats: what to do first, what NOT to do, when to call for help, myths vs facts.
AI-assisted research
Where applicable, AI tools assist in organizing research and identifying relevant sources. AI never creates medical instructions from scratch.
Evidence mapping
Each critical claim in emergency guidance is mapped to a source document with specific citations.
Independent AI review
An independent AI review process checks claims against source documents. This is NOT equivalent to professional medical review.
Professional review (pending)
Emergency physicians, paramedics, nurses, and other qualified professionals will review mapped claims.
Regional review
Location-specific guidance (emergency numbers, procedures) is verified against regional authorities.
Visual review
Illustrations and visual guides undergo safety review before publication.
What review status means
Review status tells you how far content has progressed — not how confident you should feel using it in an emergency. When in doubt, call 112 or your local emergency number.
Draft
Researched and structured, but NOT yet independently reviewed by a qualified professional. This is the current status of all AidNow emergency content.
AI-reviewed
Claims have been checked by an automated evidence review process. This helps identify gaps but is NOT professional review.
Professionally reviewed
A qualified professional has reviewed specific claims and approved them. No AidNow content has reached this status yet.
Corrections and withdrawal
- If content is found to be incorrect or potentially dangerous, it is immediately flagged and can be withdrawn
- Version history is maintained so changes can be tracked
- We encourage anyone who identifies a problem to report it
What we DO NOT do
- We do not present AI review as professional review
- We do not fabricate sources or citations
- We do not claim endorsement from organizations unless explicitly given
- We do not publish content marked as professionally reviewed unless a qualified professional has actually reviewed it
Related pages
In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.