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Sponsorship Policy

The Informed Patient — Medical Companion

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Our editorial independence

The Informed Patient maintains strict editorial independence from all sponsors. Sponsors do not influence, review, or approve editorial content before publication. Our editorial judgements are made solely by the Medical Companion team, without commercial consideration.

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What we accept

We accept sponsorship only from brands and services we believe genuinely benefit our readers. Every potential sponsor is evaluated against our values before any agreement is made.

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    Health and wellness tools and devices

    Products that support health monitoring or physical wellbeing.

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    Sleep products and services

    Evidence-backed aids for sleep quality and hygiene.

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    Nutrition and meal planning services

    Services that promote balanced, evidence-based eating habits.

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    Digital health applications

    Apps that help patients track and manage their health.

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    Independent pharmacies

    Community pharmacies serving patients directly.

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    Patient advocacy organisations

    Non-commercial organisations that support patient rights.

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    Health insurance comparison services

    Regulated services that help patients find appropriate cover.

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What we never accept

  • Pharmaceutical manufacturers
  • Weight loss or diet products
  • Supplements making health claims
  • Alcohol or tobacco brands
  • Any service with predatory pricing targeting elderly or vulnerable people
  • Competitors to Medical Companion

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How sponsorship works

  • ·Flat fee per issue, not CPM or performance-based pricing.
  • ·One sponsor per issue maximum — no competing sponsors.
  • ·Clearly labelled "Sponsored" or "This month's partner" in every placement.
  • ·Sponsor provides copy; we reserve the right to edit for tone and accuracy.
  • ·Minimum two-issue commitment required.

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Pricing

Sponsorship pricing is based on subscriber count and is reviewed quarterly. Contact us to discuss current rates.

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Contact

To enquire about sponsorship: sponsors@medicalcompanion.app