Corrections

We correct errors rather than deleting content. If a substantive error is found in a mindandmargin reference page, we will publish a correction. This correction will appear as a dated note at the foot of the article, stating what was amended and when. The original text will be updated, but the correction note provides a transparent record for readers.

A correction is made for substantive errors, such as an incorrect medication dosage, a mischaracterised diagnostic criterion, or an inaccurate description of a care pathway. Minor typographical errors or rephrasing for clarity that does not change factual meaning are updated silently and do not receive a dated note.

To report a potential error, please provide the full article address and quote the exact claim you believe is incorrect, alongside any supporting evidence. This allows us to investigate efficiently. We aim to assess and publish any necessary correction within five working days of a verified report.

Facts on reference pages, particularly in sections like ‘Getting care’ or ‘Systems’, may need amendment when the world changes. This includes updates to official healthcare guidelines, significant changes in insurance policy coverage, or the availability of a new treatment. Such updates are made directly to the text as a routine editorial process and are not labelled as corrections unless they rectify a prior inaccuracy on our part.