Order of Nurses against unfounded media criticism

The Order of Nurses in Lebanon appealed to the local media for caution in communicating information that can undermine the profession. In a statement distributed to media channels in Lebanon, the Order demanded a vigilant researching of facts before making them public, noting that the final legal say on any wrongdoing reside entirely with the judiciary and concerned institutions. The order also reiterated its commitment to its arbitration role in resolving conflicts with nursing professionals and workers, as well as its determination to take the proper disciplinary and administrative action against any violator of the ethical values of the profession. The statement of the Order comes in the wake of several media reports criticizing the performance of some hospital nurses. (Al Mustaqbal, 4 April 2015)