What is the point of bedside handovers?

Nurs Stand. 2017 Jun 14;31(42):32. doi: 10.7748/ns.31.42.32.s30.

Abstract

What is the point of bedside handovers? I would be furious if any personal information was divulged about me in front of other patients or relatives. The only thing they are good for is ensuring safe handover of infusions and drains.