"NHS Implements 'Martha's Rule' to Empower Parents' Instincts in Child Healthcare"
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NHS leaders are set to introduce Martha's Rule, which will require doctors to take note of parents' instincts about their children's health and accept requests for a second opinion if a patient's condition is worsening. The rule is named after Martha Mills, who died at 13 due to missed signs of sepsis. Martha's parents believe the rule will save lives and change medical culture, giving families more power in their loved ones' care. The rule will also provide access to a critical-care team for rapid reviews 24/7, and at least 100 NHS trusts are expected to implement it, with a £10 million funding for the initial rollout.
- Martha's Rule will force doctors to take note of parents' 'instincts' The Telegraph
- Martha's rule to be introduced in NHS hospitals from April BBC.com
- ‘Martha’s rule’ granting urgent second opinion to be adopted in 100 English hospitals The Guardian
- As a mother or father, you know when something is not right with your child The Telegraph
- NHS to roll out 'Martha's rule' following 13-year old's death The Independent
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