The Medical journal of Australia
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Observational Study
Glucometric benchmarking in an Australian hospital enabled by networked glucose meter technology.
To assess glucometric outcomes and to estimate the incidence of hypo- and hyperglycaemia among non-critical care inpatients in a major Australian hospital. ⋯ Glucometric analysis supported by networked glucose meter technology provides detailed inpatient data that could enable local benchmarking for promoting safe diabetes care in Australian hospitals.
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To examine the extent to which medical students in Australia are acting as interpreters in medical settings, and their perceptions of this activity. ⋯ Medical students frequently acted as interpreters during their clinical training. Most did not feel appropriately qualified to interpret in clinical situations, and some felt pressured to do so, but many found the experience positive. Our study highlights the lack of clear guidelines regarding medical student interpreters in Australian health care settings.