Guide to Sensitive Language
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APPROPRIATE TERM
“recover” organs “recovery” of organs “donation” of organs “recover” organs “recovery” of organs “deceased” donation “deceased” donation “deceased” donor "mechanical” support “ventilator” support “donation after cardiac death” “deteriorating to brain death” “determine brain death” “consent given” “consent given” “facilitated a donation” “donated organs and tissues” “donated organs” “tissue preparation facility” “prepared tissue” |
INAPPROPRIATE TERM
“harvest” organs “harvesting” of organs “harvesting” of organs “procure” organs “procuring” organs “cadaveric” donation “cadaver” donation “cadaver” donor “life” support “life” support “non-heart beating donation” “progressing to brain death” “declare brain death” “obtained consent” “got consent” “did a donor” “donated body parts” “organ yield” “tissue processor” “processed tissue” |
