The majority of patients have expressed satisfaction with their nursing care and advice, according to a new survey conducted for the Royal College of Nursing.

Eighty six per cent of patients said that they were either very satisfied or satisfied with the quality of care and advice they had received from a nurse in the past year.

Forum Response: Royal College of Nursing

Dr Beverly Malone, general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, told ePolitix.com: "Nurses have always been strong advocates and campaigners for their patients - and today's patients want to be partners in their care. Our survey shows that, while we can't afford to be complacent, nurses are providing the care patients want and need."