The importance of hospital hyperglycemia (not exclusive of diabetes)

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María P. Russo
María F. Grande Ratti

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As a result of this publication, we review the relationship between financial sustainability and excellence in hospital care. Quality is framed in five fundamental elements: professional excellence, efficient use of resources, minimum risk for the patient, high degree of satisfaction, final impact on health.

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Russo MP, Grande Ratti MF. The importance of hospital hyperglycemia (not exclusive of diabetes). Rev Hosp Ital B.Aires [Internet]. 2022 Jun. 28 [cited 2026 Aug. 2];42(2):95-6. Available from: https://ojs.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/index.php/revistahi/article/view/172

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