Table 1 HONcode principles
Criterion Name | Criterion Definition |
|---|---|
Authority | Indicate the qualifications of the authors |
Complementarity | Information should support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship |
Privacy | Respect the privacy and confidentiality of personal data submitted to the site by the visitor |
Attribution | Cite the source(s) of published information, date medical and health pages |
Justifiability | The site must back up claims relating to benefits and performance |
Financial disclosure | Identify funding sources |
Advertising policy | Clearly distinguish advertising from editorial content |