Authors: M. Munzarová Authors‘ workplace: Ústav lékařské etiky LF MU, Brno, vedoucí prof. MUDr. M. Munzarová, CSc. Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2004; (2): 102-104 Category:
In question are thoughts on the replacement of words that are perceived as being too harsh orcoarse, words with a moderating or even untrue shift of meaning. The continuous repetition ofexpressions that do not reflect the true picture of reality, however, also brings forth considerablerisks:a shift in thinking and in the evaluation of facts. All that has been demonstrated on severalexamples (euthanasia, interruption of pregnancy, deceased organ donor, therapeutic research).
Key words: euphemism - euthanasia - interruption of pregnancy - deceased organ donortherapeutic research - slippery slope.
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