The Political Correctness and the Medical Thinking

Czech version

Authors: G. O. Křížek
Published in: Čas. Lék. čes. 2008; 147: 55-57
Category: Special Articles

Overview

The „Political correctness“ is a rather new-about 25 years old – and poorly defined phenomenon. It is being used in an attempt to improve and to „euphemize“ the present language and the terminology in various areas. the author tries to show the impact of Political correctness upon the medical diagnostic skills and its possible disadvantages.

Key words:
political correctness.

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Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management

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