A division of the Misdiagnosis Association and Research Institute (MARI)
What Is Mari Ref?
MARI Ref is an initiative within the MARI Network, developed under the leadership of Dr. Pooya Beigi, and is committed to providing accurate, accessible, and up-to-date medical knowledge.
We serve as a reference point for both professionals and the general public, equipping them with evidence-based information to support better diagnoses, safer care, and informed decision-making.
MARI Ref is built around three core goals:
- Decrease mismedicine
- Reduce medical misinformation
- Improve public health knowledge
We do this by offering a comprehensive medical reference library with:
- Diagnostic guidelines
- Disease explanations
- Symptom comparisons
- Patient expectations post-diagnosis
- Tools for identifying potential misdiagnosis
Whether you’re a physician, nurse, academic, or patient, MARI Ref is here to assist you!
What Is Mismedicine?
MARI Ref plays a crucial role in addressing Mismedicine, a broad, inclusive term coined by Dr. Pooya Beigi to describe any medical act that results in harm, inefficiency, or a failure to meet the standard of care.
By offering accurate, evidence-based diagnostic guidelines, symptom comparisons, and clear explanations of diseases, MARI Ref helps reduce the risk of delayed diagnoses, misinformation, and systemic gaps that lead to poor outcomes.
As part of the wider MARI Network, MARI Ref supports the mission to combat Mismedicine by promoting transparency, improving clinical accuracy, and empowering both patients and professionals to make safer, more informed healthcare decisions.
Who Uses MARI Ref?
Healthcare Professionals
Use our resources to explore differential diagnoses, cross-check clinical signs, and reduce diagnostic uncertainty.
Healthcare Students & Educators
Access a growing bank of educational content, case studies, and reference materials tailored for academic development.
Patients & Caregivers
Understand your diagnosis, learn what questions to ask, and prepare for what comes next, with plain-language explanations of complex terms and conditions.
What Makes MARI Ref Different?
Collaborative Approach
Built by a team of global health professionals and students who believe in open access, equitable knowledge and inclusive medicine.
Bridges the Gap
Facilitates communication between doctor and patient by making information accessible and understandable.
Continuously Updated
Guided by the latest research, medical cases, and public health trends to remain relevant and reliable.
Part of the MARI Network
Benefit from the interdisciplinary power of an ecosystem committed to improving healthcare across policy, research, tech, and community advocacy
Join the Movement
We’re always seeking passionate volunteers:
- Writers and editors
- Healthcare professionals
- Medical researchers and students
Want to volunteer, collaborate, or contribute content?
Join MARI Ref today and be a part of a global effort to change how the world understands health.
📨 Get Involved
🌐 https://mariref.com/about-us/
📧 info@mariresearch.com
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