In reading these early reports about Spencer Stone, the hero in the French train attack, being stabbed, it's no wonder there is confusion about his condition. In just one interview, an official said stone was "critical," was "expected to survive," and was also "stable." As journalists, we need to insist on getting the correct information as it relates to conditions. The choices are: good, fair, serious and critical. "Stable" just means the condition is not changing.
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