Nursing​ Act⁢ Promulgated Amid Controversy

The Nursing Act was promulgated on the 20th, ‌sparking a ‍heated debate between the ‍Korean‌ Medical Association and the Korean Nurses Association. Park Yong-eon, Vice President ⁢of the Korean Medical Association, publicly criticized⁢ the Korean ⁢Nurses ‌Association’s press release welcoming the promulgation of the Nursing Act.

Park Yong-eon expressed his disapproval, stating that the Korean Nurses Association should not​ have pursued‌ the Nursing Act if⁣ they were not ​willing to meet the necessary standards. ⁣He​ further ‍emphasized that the ⁢association’s actions were presumptuous and misguided.

The ‌Nursing Act aims to clarify the legal status and authority of nurses, as well as establish measures to improve their working environment. However,⁤ the ⁤Korean Medical Association has opposed the ‍act, arguing that it ​encourages illegal medical practices by nurses and allows unlicensed⁢ medical practices.

In contrast, the Korean⁢ Nurses Association has welcomed ‍the law, stating‌ that⁢ it provides a foundation for safe nursing care and protects fairness and common⁣ sense in healthcare. The association also believes that⁢ the Nursing Act will help ⁣realize the universal right to health and the public value ‌of social‍ care.

The promulgation of the Nursing Act marks a significant shift in‍ the perception​ of nurses’ roles in the healthcare system. Previously, nurses were seen as‌ merely assisting doctors, but the new law recognizes their autonomy and importance ‌in providing⁤ quality care.