I TOTALLY agree with Aussie. I have been on both sides of this, and as a patient. I HATED it. I too felt violated and very uncomfortable when the nursing staff did bedside reporting. It is worse however, when the hospital does "grand rounds" I have also been in a situation where a group of medical students stood outside my door in the hallway with their Prof and discussed my case. It was embarrassing and humiliating. I HATE BEDSIDE REPORT> If you are in admin.... PLEASE think about the patient as a person, not a case or room number.