GetaDoc Editorial Policy
Our primary mission is to deliver you accurate, reliable, and impartial health information. At GetaDoc, our daily objective is to establish ourselves as your trustworthy source for practical and relevant health and medical content in the South African context.
Our commitment revolves around offering insights on a wide spectrum of health-related subjects. Instead of filtering out specific information that might not be universally applicable, we empower you, our valued reader, to select the information that aligns with your individual health needs. However, it’s essential to note that the original editorial content we provide does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking it based on the information you read on the GetaDoc Site!
The subsequent sections outline our content policies and procedures.
Editorial Selection of Original Content Developed by GetaDoc
GetaDoc generates original content guided by the following criteria:
- Relevance: We address issues affecting personal health management and that of families. This includes coverage of breaking health news, alerts about product launches or recalls, health advisories, and expert insights on disease management, conditions, and wellness.
- Clinical Significance: We feature the latest medical research findings from reputable peer-reviewed medical journals such as The South African Medical Journal, The African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, and others.
- Trends: We cover seasonal topics like “Summer Health,” “Allergy Seasons,” and “Cold and Flu,” as well as public health awareness campaigns such as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and “Healthy Heart Month.” Our content also highlights emerging health trends, including nutrition, fitness, disease prevention, healthy living, alternative approaches, and more.
Uniqueness of Our Content
Our content stands out due to its reliability. In an era where outdated and incorrect information is prevalent, GetaDoc distinguishes itself as a credible, authoritative source of health insights.
Our news stories and features are carefully chosen by our editors to encompass the most critical health events of the day. Unlike mere summaries of studies or events, our news articles often feature interviews with the medical researchers behind the studies, along with commentary from objective experts who provide context and real-world implications.
Editorial Integrity
GetaDoc is committed to maintaining a clear distinction between news, features, reference material, and other editorial content, allowing readers to differentiate between independent editorial information and advertising.
Editorial Independence
In all reporting, GetaDoc upholds principles of fairness, accuracy, objectivity, and responsible, independent journalism. We retain full control over our editorial content.
Journalistic Excellence
We adhere to traditional journalistic standards of excellence when reporting original news for the Internet and when reviewing and corroborating information from various sources. Our content has earned recognition for its excellence in journalism, which can be viewed on our Awards page.
Health Equity
GetaDoc is dedicated to producing content that is inclusive and relevant to diverse audiences, helping bridge health equity gaps. Learn more about our commitment to creating inclusive content for all and explore our editorial DE&I pillars.
Editorial Policy for GetaDoc Editorial Staff
GetaDoc is a premier provider of health information services, catering to consumers, physicians, and healthcare professionals. Editorial content produced by GetaDoc is free from external influences, ensuring objectivity.
Any member of the GetaDoc Editorial staff must transparently disclose any potential conflicts of interest with sponsors or vendors.
Our Editorial staff is distinct from those responsible for creating advertising content for our advertisers. No individual will serve on both teams, and no Editorial employee will be tasked with advertising duties.
Our Editorial staff is dedicated to providing objective, accurate, and well-rounded coverage of events and issues. Our reporters diligently seek out story subjects and qualified experts for commentary. Objective commentary or expert input is also sought to ensure balanced reporting.
We take pride in delivering thorough and honest coverage, adhering to the highest professional standards.
Original Content Process
The content and news we produce at GetaDoc are determined by our team of physicians and medical journalists. Our content is sourced from reliable outlets, including peer-reviewed medical journals, announcements from government health agencies, and analyses of the latest health trends. Our seasoned health reporters engage regularly with notable medical experts, providing in-depth analyses, updates, and profiles that offer unique perspectives. Each original article undergoes review by our full-time, board-certified physician editors.
Licensed and Third-Party Content
When GetaDoc licenses health and wellness content from third parties for publication on our platform, our senior Editorial editors and physician editors review the third-party’s editorial policies to ensure consistency with our Editorial Policies.
Educational Collaborations
GetaDoc collaborates with government and nonprofit organizations focused on health education. We apply a set criteria framework to select these partners and work together to create or select content within specific topics. Content is created by GetaDoc, reviewed and edited by the partner, and finally approved by our editorial staff. These collaborations are clearly labeled and disclosed to our users.
Advertising
GetaDoc accepts advertising on its platform from various advertisers, including third-party banners, contextual advertising, and content from advertisers. Advertisements adhere to our Advertising Policy and are the responsibility of the advertiser.