How errors, disputed claims and important updates are assessed and corrected.
Corrections
Substantive factual errors are corrected promptly once verified. The correction should address the claim, not merely remove inconvenient context.
Minor spelling, formatting and accessibility fixes may be made without a public correction note; material changes should be reflected in the review date or edition record.
Challenges and new evidence
A disagreement is assessed against the quality, relevance and date of the supporting evidence. Lived experience can reveal omissions or harmful framing even when it cannot establish a population-wide claim.
New legislation, regulator notices, clinical guidance and high-quality research are prioritised according to potential harm and reach.
What to include in a report
A useful correction report identifies the page, exact wording, reason for concern and the strongest available source. Do not include intimate, medical or other sensitive personal information.
Use the publication correction link on this page. Urgent medical, safeguarding or legal concerns should be taken to an appropriate service rather than sent to this publication.
Reader feedback
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