RCN survey of gynaecology services after the NHS reforms

This paper presents the results of a survey conducted by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Gynaecology Nursing Forum. In late 1994/early 1995, a questionnaire was used to collect data from qualified nurses providing gynaecology hospital services throughout the UK. The questionnaire gathered information about the extent and impact of service reconfigurations following the 1989 NHS reforms (DoH 1989). The article describes these and recommends how specialist nurses can capitalise on the changes in the best interests of their patients.