title: Improving support information with an integrated CNS service.
abstract: Clinical outcomes guidance highlights that a clinical nurse specialist is a necessary member of the multidisciplinary team within gynaecological oncology. Two clinical nurse specialist posts in gynaecological oncology have been developed within the North London Cancer Network. This article discusses the importance of these roles and includes results of a patient satisfaction survey.
authors.affiliation: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sweeney
authors.forename: Yvonne
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tapper
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008131:London; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration