Preferred source categories
| Claim | Preferred source |
|---|---|
| Clinic hours/contact | Official clinic website or current official profile |
| Clinic services | Provider-owned service pages; corroborate high-risk claims |
| Government programs/fees | Government agency or authoritative reporting quoting the schedule |
| Clinical red flags | Veterinary professional organizations, veterinary hospitals, veterinary faculties |
| Market pricing | Multiple current provider schedules; avoid pretending one provider equals a city average |
Phase 0 status
This page is the source-policy foundation. Detailed source lists will be added alongside the city and procedure content in later phases, with direct citations and last-checked dates on the relevant pages.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of sources does PetCare Indonesia Review use?
Preferred sources include official clinic websites, provider service pages, government or institutional information, official fee schedules, credible publications, and other current sources that can be attributed.
Are social media posts used as sources?
They may help identify changes or leads, but important facts such as hours, prices, and medical capabilities should be confirmed through stronger current evidence whenever possible.
How are clinic opening hours verified?
Hours should be checked against current provider information and dated. Because schedules can change quickly, users should confirm directly before traveling.
How are veterinary prices verified?
The site prioritizes published price lists, official fee schedules, provider quotations or service pages, and other dated evidence. Unsourced numbers should not be presented as facts.
How are emergency capabilities verified?
A clinic should only be described as offering emergency, 24-hour, surgery, hospitalization, or advanced diagnostics when current evidence supports the claim.
How are English-speaking vet claims verified?
Language support should be explicitly supported by the provider or another credible source rather than inferred from location or customer type.
What happens when two sources conflict?
The newer or more authoritative source should generally receive more weight, but unresolved conflicts should be disclosed rather than silently choosing the more convenient claim.
Will every page show source links?
High-value factual pages should cite the sources supporting prices, provider details, medical context, and other decision-relevant claims whenever practical.
Why are source dates important?
Veterinary hours, prices, contacts, services, and staff can change. A source without a date or review context is less useful for a time-sensitive decision.
Are user reviews treated as proof of medical quality?
No. Reviews can provide experience signals but do not prove clinical capability, safety, outcomes, or medical quality and should not replace verifiable provider information.
Can a clinic request a correction?
Yes. As the site expands, providers and users should be able to flag outdated or incorrect information for re-verification against current evidence.
What happens if a fact cannot be verified?
It should be omitted, clearly labeled as unverified, or presented with appropriate uncertainty. The site should not invent a value to make a page look complete.
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