Editorial Process
This page explains how GMJ News selects, produces, and reviews what it publishes.
What we cover, and why
We prioritise newly published peer-reviewed research, official updates from recognised health agencies and regulators, and developments relevant to clinical practice, public health, and health policy — with particular attention to topics relevant to Georgia and the wider region. We do not cover unverified claims, and we do not report findings from sources we cannot identify and link.
How an item is produced
- A specific primary source is identified — a peer-reviewed paper, a regulator or health-agency release, or a named institutional statement.
- The key findings are summarised in plain, accurate language, with the study design, population, and main limitations noted where relevant.
- Every item links back to its primary source so readers can verify and read further.
- Headlines are written to reflect the evidence, avoiding overstatement and the confusion of correlation with causation.
Use of AI and technology
GMJ News uses AI-assisted tools to help draft, summarise, and translate coverage of published research and official health updates. AI is used as a production aid, not as a source: each item is built from, and links to, identifiable primary sources, and editorial responsibility for what is published rests with the GMJ editorial team. We disclose this because transparency about how content is made is part of good editorial practice.
Review and accuracy
Content is reviewed for factual accuracy, balance, and fidelity to the primary source before publication. When sources disagree or evidence is preliminary, we say so. Where a topic concerns individual health decisions, we point readers to the underlying research and to qualified professionals rather than offering advice.
Corrections
We correct errors promptly and transparently. See our Corrections policy for how to report an error and how corrections are handled.