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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
63
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
3
PASS
5
INFO
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Checks
13
5 PASS 3 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
1 icon(s) detected
FIX
1 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
✓ favicon.ico Present
✗ PNG Icons Missing
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
0 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
D
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 62/100 — 8 failing, 15 passed
FIX
62

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Each ARIA `role` supports a specific subset of `aria-*` attributes. Mismatching these invalidates the `aria-*` attributes. Learn how to match ARIA attributes to their roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Mandrola on Medscape John M. Mandrola, MD div#columnists > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > div.carousel-item
Digital Health Pulse Nelly Abulata, MD, PhD, MBA, PgDipTQMH div#columnists > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > div.carousel-item
Impact Factor with F. Perry Wilson F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE div#columnists > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > div.carousel-item
Ethics: Today's Hot Topics Arthur L. Caplan, PhD div#columnists > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > div.carousel-item
CDC Expert Commentary div#columnists > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > div.carousel-item
George Lundberg: At Large at Medscape George D. Lundberg, MD div#columnists > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > div.carousel-item
MEDSCAPE APP Access what you need, when you need it. Download the app. div#callouts > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > div.carousel-item
MEDSCAPE SALARY EXPLORER See how your salary compares by specialty, location, e… div#callouts > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > div.carousel-item
NEW! 2025 PHYSICIAN MENTAL HEALTH REPORT Easiest vs Toughest Specialties for Wo… div#callouts > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > div.carousel-item
NEW SLIDESHOW! Regional Rankings: Best & Worst States to Practice div#callouts > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > div.carousel-item
Medscape Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2026 ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li.is-selected
Medscape Most Popular Specialties for Doctors Report 2026 ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2026: Positive Signs ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Europe’s Retiring From Medicine Report 2025 ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Medscape Primary Care & Mental Health Treatment Report 2026 ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Infographic: How Much a Doctor’s Average Pay in the US Rose ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li.is-selected
Infographic: Primary Care on Mental Health’s Front Lines ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Infographic: Foreign-Trained Docs Help With Shortage Here ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Infographic: Dream and Dud Cities for Practicing Medicine ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Infographic: Pace of Affiliations by Primary Care Practices ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
ACP-IM 2026 div.section-container > ul > li > div.tag
AAN 2026 div.section-container > ul.articles > li > div.tag
MEDSCAPE APP div.carousel-item > div > a > span.subtitle

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Internationalization and localization

If a page doesn't specify a `lang` attribute, a screen reader assumes that the page is in the default language that the user chose when setting up the screen reader. If the page isn't actually in the default language, then the screen reader might not announce the page's text correctly. Learn more about the `lang` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

These are opportunities to improve the interpretation of your content by users in different locales.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.resp-container > div#searchbox > button.ai-mode-button > img div.resp-container > div#searchbox > button.ai-mode-button > img
div.columnist-intro > div > a > img div.columnist-intro > div > a > img
div.columnist-intro > div > a > img div.columnist-intro > div > a > img
div.columnist-intro > div > a > img div.columnist-intro > div > a > img
div.columnist-intro > div > a > img div.columnist-intro > div > a > img
div.columnist-intro > div > a > img div.columnist-intro > div > a > img
div.columnist-intro > div > a > img div.columnist-intro > div > a > img
div.carousel-item > div > a > img div.carousel-item > div > a > img
div.carousel-item > div > a > img div.carousel-item > div > a > img
div.carousel-item > div > a > img div.carousel-item > div > a > img
div.carousel-item > div > a > img div.carousel-item > div > a > img

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.section-container > ul.articles > li > a div.section-container > ul.articles > li > a
div.section-container > ul.articles > li > a div.section-container > ul.articles > li > a
div.section-container > ul.articles > li > a div.section-container > ul.articles > li > a
div.section-container > ul > li > a div.section-container > ul > li > a
div.section-container > ul > li > a div.section-container > ul > li > a
div.section-container > ul > li > a div.section-container > ul > li > a
div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li > a div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Tables and lists

Screen readers have a specific way of announcing lists. Ensuring proper list structure aids screen reader output. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Medscape Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2026 Medscape Most Popular Specialties … main.page-body > section.hp_cardlayout > div.section-container > ul.flickity-enabled
Infographic: How Much a Doctor’s Average Pay in the US Rose Infographic: Primar… main.page-body > section.hp_cardlayout > div.section-container > ul.flickity-enabled

Screen readers require list items (`<li>`) to be contained within a parent `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` to be announced properly. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Medscape Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2026 ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li.is-selected
Medscape Most Popular Specialties for Doctors Report 2026 ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2026: Positive Signs ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Europe’s Retiring From Medicine Report 2025 ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Medscape Primary Care & Mental Health Treatment Report 2026 ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Infographic: How Much a Doctor’s Average Pay in the US Rose ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li.is-selected
Infographic: Primary Care on Mental Health’s Front Lines ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Infographic: Foreign-Trained Docs Help With Shortage Here ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Infographic: Dream and Dud Cities for Practicing Medicine ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li
Infographic: Pace of Affiliations by Primary Care Practices ul.flickity-enabled > div.flickity-viewport > div.flickity-slider > li

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
REPORTS li.nativecallouts-item > div > div.tag > a

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○`[role]` values are valid
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
B
Landmark Structure
2 landmarks
REVIEW
2 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page Not Found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
B
Dark Mode Support
Dark mode detected
REVIEW
Dark mode detected
Info::
prefers-color-scheme CSS detected in inline styles
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark Mode✓ Dark Mode Supported
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Detected ✓

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

A+
Heading Hierarchy
3 headings
PASS
3 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 www.medscape.com
  • H2 Performing security verification
  • H2 Verification successful. Waiting for www.medscape.com to respond
A+
Alt Text Quality
No images
PASS
No images
Info::
No images on this page
No images on this page.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
10 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

10 pass
Show all checked elements (10)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 www.medscape.com21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Performing security …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Verification success…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title Just a moment...21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
p This website uses a …18.76:14.5:1
#000000
#F2F2F2
Pass
div Ray ID:21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
code 9efee190ba4cbb7c21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Performance and Secu…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Cloudflare21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Privacy21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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