Nurses apologise for photo with slain bomb-squad officer
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Three nurses at Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Hospital Wednesday apologised to the public for an inappropriate photograph taken in the hospital's intensive-care unit in which two of the nurses are seen flashing a "victory" sign in front of the body of Pol Ser
After the photo was circulated widely on social media starting on Tuesday night, the nurses’ action came in for heavy public criticism as being inappropriate, insensitive and a violation of professional ethics.
Hospital director Chatchai Srinamwong confirmed at a press conference that the photo was taken at the hospital and said an initial probe deemed the nurses’ action to have violated the patient’s rights. Hence they were guilty of professional misconduct. Insisting that the hospital staff were committed to their work, he said the nurses’ action stemmed from a lack of awareness of the situation.
Nurse Patsaroh Rodomasae, whose face was captured, said she had no intention of offending anyone, while nurse Nosira Doloh, whose hand gesture was captured, said they meant no offence but were merely trying to signify that they would “fight” by continuing to work in the region. Another nurse, Norisa Jehlae, who took the photo, said she was sorry about what happened and asked for the public’s forgiveness.
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