Transparency
Corrections and updates
Errors happen. Our commitment is to respond fast, fix in public and learn. This is the official channel to report inaccuracies in any article, clinic profile or calculator.
- Response
- ≤ 5 working days
- Critical
- ≤ 24 hours
- Log
- Public
- corrections@
How to report
Email corrections@clinicadefertilidade.pt with (1) the affected URL, (2) the excerpt you believe is wrong and (3) the source supporting the correction. We acknowledge within 1 working day and respond within 5 working days.
Types of change
Correction
Factual error: wrong data, misread source, swapped number. Flagged inline and at the foot of the article.
Update
New evidence, new regulation or new clinic price. Adds a 'Last updated' date.
Clarification
Ambiguous wording rewritten without changing meaning. No inline flag.
Retraction
Severe failure: article replaced by an explanatory note linking to the archived original.
Who can request
Anyone: reader, patient, clinic, health professional, journalist. We treat clinic and reader requests with the same editorial standard.
Public log
Each correction is logged with date, URL, brief description and an archived version of the previous wording. The editor-in-chief personally reviews escalations.
Related editorial pages
Editorial transparency
Frequently asked questions
How do I report a factual error?
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Use the form on this page. Include the URL, the wording you believe is wrong, and any source.
How fast do you respond?
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Within 5 working days. Critical clinical errors are addressed within 24 hours.
What is corrected vs updated vs retracted?
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Corrections fix factual errors and are flagged inline. Updates reflect new information and add a 'Last updated' date. Retractions are reserved for serious accuracy failures and replace the original article.
Is the corrections log public?
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Yes — every correction is logged on this page with the date, the affected URL and a brief description.
Can clinics request corrections?
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Yes — through the same form. We treat clinic and reader requests identically.
What if I disagree with your decision?
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Reply to the case email. The editor-in-chief reviews every escalation personally.