The image of ex mortuo transplantations in the mass media and in legalese Cover Image

Medialny obraz transplantacji ex mortuo a przepisy prawa
The image of ex mortuo transplantations in the mass media and in legalese

Author(s): Elwira Olejniczak, Beata Kukieła
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Media studies, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego

Summary/Abstract: Mass media play a very important role in shaping public opinion about organ transplanta-tion. This article presents the characteristics of an ex mortuo transplantation image, in comparison with legal rights. The language, as well as social, ethical, religious and legal aspects are described. The authors draw a conclusion that the differences in understanding ex mortuo transplantations between Polish people and law are significant.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 46
  • Page Range: 86-102
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish