All materials* must meet the following criteria:
Meet the needs of our users
The information must be relevant to the care provided to patients and families by the hospital and it must support the needs of JGH clinics and departments.
Reliable and up-to-date
The information must have been reviewed and/or updated recently (ideally, within the last 5 years) and must cite its sources. It should be clear who wrote the information and possible to verify that they are a credible source (Does the author provide their credentials? Does the publisher have a good reputation?).
Support partnership
The information should support, not replace, the relationship that patients and their families /caregivers have with their health professionals.
Meet our standards for quality
The information should be well written and presented, without spelling mistakes and other errors.
Available in as many languages as possible
The information should be available in either French or English, as well as other languages when possible.
Easy-to-read
The information should be as easy-to-read as possible. Materials created by JGH health professionals and medical librarians must be edited for reading ease and be at a grade 6-8 level.
