EXPERIENCE WITH A DIABETIC SERVICE IN AN "OPEN" HOSPITAL

A survey of the management of diabetes mellitus in an "open" hospital, Calgary General Hospital, was conducted in 1954 by reviewing the records of 100 consecutive diabetic admissions and by interviewing medical, nursing and dietetic staff members. The diabetic state was controlled satisfac...

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Published in:Canadian Medical Association journal 1963-11, Vol.89 (22), p.1133-1137
Main Authors: MCEWEN, H, MCNEIL, D L, THORSON, S B, LONGMORE, W M, CASTELLI, M G
Format: Article
Language:English
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Canada
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes Mellitus
Dietetics
Hospital Administration
Hospitalization
Hospitals
Humans
Insulin
Old Medline
Physicians
Special
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Summary:A survey of the management of diabetes mellitus in an "open" hospital, Calgary General Hospital, was conducted in 1954 by reviewing the records of 100 consecutive diabetic admissions and by interviewing medical, nursing and dietetic staff members. The diabetic state was controlled satisfactorily by diet and insulin, but early diabetic complications and patient education tended to be overlooked by physicians. Diabetic management from the nursing, administrative and dietetic standpoints was considered to be inefficient, unpredictable and incomplete.In 1955 a comprehensive diabetic service was instituted which co-ordinated the activities of medical, nursing and dietetic staffs and provided for patient education. A repeat survey conducted in 1961, in which the records of 87 consecutive diabetic admissions were reviewed, showed marked improvement in all areas of diabetic patient care.Objections to voluntary conformity by staff members were surprisingly absent. The institution of a diabetic service is recommended for all hospitals as a means of improving diabetic care.
ISSN:0008-4409