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. 2022 Jul 28;14(7):e27406. doi: 10.7759/cureus.27406

Table 1. DISCERN Criteria.

Reliability of information (1 point for every Yes, 0 points for No)
Are the aims clear and achieved?
Are reliable sources of information used? (i.e., publication cited, speaker is board-certified physician) 
Is the information presented balanced and unbiased?
Are additional sources of information listed for patient reference?
Are areas of uncertainty mentioned?