"Martha's rule" allows patients to seek urgent second opinions

theguardian.com

"Martha's rule" will be implemented in 100 English hospitals from April, allowing patients to seek an urgent second opinion from a critical care team. The initiative was prompted by the death of 13-year-old Martha, who was not provided timely care for sepsis. The move is expected to save lives and empower patients. The rollout will be evaluated in 2024-25. The initiative has received praise from the health and care secretary.


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