Fact-Checking Policy for Aging Health

Aging Health - Fact-Checking Policy

At Aging Health, our mission is to provide our audience with accurate, reliable, and trustworthy health information. This Fact-Checking Policy outlines the rigorous procedures we employ to ensure the integrity of the content on our platform.

1. Commitment to Accuracy

We prioritize the accuracy of all information published on Random Health.
Our fact-checking process is ongoing and applied to all content, including articles, blog posts, and user-generated contributions.

2. Sources and Verification

Prioritized Sources: We prioritize information from highly reputable sources, including:
- Peer-reviewed academic journals
- Government health agencies (e.g., CDC, WHO, NIH)
- Established medical institutions and professional organizations
- Reputable news organizations with a strong track record of journalistic integrity
- Recognized experts in relevant health fields
Source Evaluation: When utilizing sources beyond our prioritized list, we conduct a thorough evaluation of their credibility, including:
- Author expertise and credentials
- Publication reputation and editorial oversight
- Potential biases or conflicts of interest
- Evidence-based methodology (if applicable)
- Cross-referencing information with multiple independent sources
User-Generated Content:
- All factual claims within user-generated content (e.g., comments, forum posts) are subject to verification against credible sources before publication or when deemed necessary.
- We reserve the right to remove or edit user-generated content that contains inaccurate or misleading information.

3. Use of AI Assistance

We leverage advanced AI tools, such as Gemini, to assist in research, information gathering, and content creation.

Human Oversight: All AI-generated content is rigorously reviewed and fact-checked by human editors to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to our editorial standards.
Verification of AI Output: Information provided by AI is always verified against multiple trustworthy sources.
Bias Mitigation: We are committed to continuously training and refining our AI tools to minimize biases, stereotypes, and misinformation in their output.
Transparency: We acknowledge the use of AI as an assistive tool in our content creation process.

4. Transparency and Corrections

Source Citation: We strive for transparency by clearly and accurately citing all sources whenever feasible.
Correction Process:
- We encourage users to report any potential factual errors or inaccuracies they encounter.
- Our editorial team promptly investigates all reported errors.
- If an error is confirmed, we will issue a correction or clarification as quickly as possible.
- Corrections will be clearly indicated within the original content, with a date and description of the change.
- In cases of significant errors, we may publish a separate correction notice.

5. User Responsibility

We encourage our users to adopt a critical approach to all information, including content on Random Thoughts Health.
Users are responsible for evaluating information in the context of their own health needs and consulting with qualified healthcare professionals for personalized advice.
While we strive for accuracy, our content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

6. Continuous Improvement

We are dedicated to continuously improving our fact-checking policies and practices.
We welcome feedback from users, experts, and the broader community to enhance the accuracy and reliability of our content.
We regularly review and update our procedures to reflect best practices in journalism, health communication, and fact-checking.

7. Policy Updates