Code of Ethics: Our Attitude in the Editorial Team [Ethikkodex: Unsere Haltung in der Redaktion]

Name of code

Code of Ethics: Our Attitude in the Editorial Team [Ethikkodex: Unsere Haltung in der Redaktion]

Originator of code

InfluCancer by Kurvenkratzer GmbH

Country

Austria

Original language

German

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

Small scale/individual media

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

Kurvenkratzer Magazine is an online medium that provides information about life with and after cancer. Kurvenkratzers’ philosophy emphasizes an open, humorous and cheeky approach and points out the importance of health literacy and prevention. They prioritize listening to the community, engaging in dialogue, and addressing the concerns of patients, their families, and the medical community. The magazine strives to maintain high journalistic standards, with evidence-based content and qualified patient voices, while promoting a positive attitude towards life and upholding fairness, respect, responsibility, transparency, and self-determination.

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