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Minimizing the Risk of Libel
Minimizing the Risk of Libel
- Chapter:
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(p. 125)
Ethical and Legal Considerations
- Author(s):
Annette Flanagin
The suggestions in this section are offered to help authors, editors, and publishers reduce the risk of libel in biomedical publication. All statements of fact about individuals or commercial entities should be supported or documented and verified to be accurate in the context in which they were and are made. Similarly, statements of opinion should be supported, or based on documented facts, and should not be malicious. In addition, authors should disclose any conflicts of interest or concerns about the potential reactions of those criticized to the editor so that the editor and author work together to ensure responsible publication
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