General Public Health
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Our Commitment to Accuracy
At General Public Health, we understand that health misinformation can have serious—even dangerous—consequences. With 10 years of experience in the U.S. healthcare system, we recognize that trust is not given; it is earned through rigorous, transparent, and accountable fact-checking.
This Fact-Checking Policy outlines the specific procedures we follow to verify every claim, statistic, and recommendation before it reaches you.
1. What We Fact-Check
Every piece of content published on General Public Health undergoes fact-checking, including:
- Original articles and blog posts
- Health guides and resource pages
- Statistics and data visualizations
- Infographics and downloadable materials
- Updates to previously published content
We do not publish opinions, anecdotes, or unverified claims presented as factual information.
2. Our Fact-Checking Process
Every article follows a multi-layered verification process before publication:
Step 1: Source Verification
Our writers and editors trace every claim to its original, primary source. This means:
- Following citations back to peer-reviewed journals, not news summaries
- Consulting official clinical guidelines, not third-party interpretations
- Verifying government data directly from agency websites (CDC, WHO, NIH, etc.)
Step 2: Cross-Referencing
Every factual claim is corroborated against at least two independent, authoritative sources. If sources conflict, we:
- Acknowledge the disagreement transparently
- Present the prevailing scientific consensus
- Clearly indicate areas of legitimate scientific debate
Step 3: Expert Review
Content on complex or high-stakes topics undergoes review by:
- Healthcare professionals with relevant subject-matter expertise
- Researchers familiar with the current literature
- Editors trained in medical content verification
Step 4: Source Citation
All verified claims are explicitly cited within the article. Readers can:
- See exactly where information originated
- Access original sources independently
- Evaluate the evidence themselves
3. Authoritative Sources We Trust
We prioritize verification against the following categories of sources:
Tier 1: Primary Scientific and Clinical Sources
- Peer-reviewed medical journals (NEJM, The Lancet, JAMA, BMJ, Nature Medicine, etc.)
- Official clinical practice guidelines from professional medical associations
- Original research data and systematic reviews
- Cochrane Library and other evidence synthesis databases
Tier 2: Government and Public Health Authorities
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- European Medicines Agency (EMA)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Tier 3: Academic Medical Institutions
- Major teaching hospitals and university medical centers
- Accredited schools of public health and medicine
Tier 4: Established Health Organizations
- Nonprofit disease foundations with rigorous scientific review processes
- Professional medical societies and associations
We do not accept as sufficient verification:
- News articles reporting on research (we verify the original study)
- Press releases
- Commercial or marketing materials
- Social media posts
- Anecdotal evidence or personal testimonials
- Predatory journals or non-peer-reviewed publications
4. Verification of Statistics and Data
All numerical claims, statistics, and data visualizations undergo specialized verification:
- Original data sources are located and examined
- Methodology is reviewed for scientific validity
- Statistics are checked against official government databases
- Context is provided to prevent misinterpretation
- Dates and timeframes are verified for currency
We do not publish statistics we cannot independently verify through primary sources.
5. Unverified Information and Breaking News
In rapidly evolving public health situations (such as disease outbreaks or emerging research), information may change quickly. Our protocol:
- We do not speculate or publish unverified claims, even during breaking news
- We clearly label rapidly evolving information with update timelines
- We revise promptly as new verified information becomes available
- We archive previous versions when significant corrections are made
6. Corrections and Retractions
Despite our rigorous process, errors can occasionally occur. Our commitment is to transparency, not perfection.
If an error is identified:
- We investigate immediately upon notification
- Confirmed errors are corrected promptly
- All corrections are clearly noted within the article
- Significant corrections include the date and nature of the change
- Readers are notified of the correction at the top or bottom of the page
Correction Tiers:
| Error Type | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| Minor (typo, grammatical, formatting) | Corrected without formal notice |
| Substantive (factual error, misinterpretation) | Corrected with clear correction notice and date |
| Major (significant inaccuracy with potential for harm) | Corrected immediately; detailed explanation published; readers clearly alerted |
| Retraction (content cannot be reliably corrected) | Content removed; retraction notice published; explanation provided |
To report an error:
Email VEDVYAS141@GMAIL.COM with the article URL and description of the potential error.
7. Fact-Checking of Updated Content
When we update previously published content:
- New information is fact-checked to the same standards as original content
- Updated articles display both original publication date and last updated date
- Significant revisions are summarized in an update note
- Outdated information is removed or clearly marked as superseded
8. Independence and Objectivity
Our fact-checking process is completely independent and free from external influence.
- No advertiser, sponsor, donor, or partner has any input into our fact-checking decisions
- We do not accept payment or incentives to verify or refute specific claims
- Our only allegiance is to scientific evidence and our readers
9. Transparency and Accountability
We believe that fact-checking must be transparent to be trustworthy.
Readers can always:
- See the sources we used to verify information
- Contact us directly with questions or challenges
- Request additional citations or clarification
- Track when and how content has been updated
We welcome scrutiny. If you believe we have made an error or failed to meet our stated standards, please tell us. We will investigate and respond promptly.
10. Training and Competency
All editors and contributors at General Public Health are trained in:
- Health literacy and plain language communication
- Scientific literacy and research methodology
- Identification of predatory journals and unreliable sources
- Ethical journalism standards for health reporting
- Cultural competency and inclusive language
We continuously update our practices as fact-checking methodologies evolve.
11. Updates to This Policy
This Fact-Checking Policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as our practices evolve. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Fact-Checking Policy or wish to report a potential inaccuracy:
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Every fact we publish has a home. Every claim has a source. Every reader deserves the truth.
— Team General Public Health