### Clue: A month after reform hospital department shows a change for the better (9)
### Answer: AMENDMENT 
 ### Explanation: Definition: change for the better
  A + [M(abbrev. for $$m$$onth) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) MEND(to reform,repair)] + ENT(abbrev. for $$E$$ar, $$N$$ose and $$T$$hroat department in a hospital).