143 NHS hospitals to adopt "Martha's Rule" by 2025, promoting patient-doctor open communication and second opinions from critical care teams.

143 NHS hospitals will implement "Martha's Rule" by 2025, a scheme named after Merope Mills' daughter who died from sepsis. It allows patients or families to request a second opinion from a critical care outreach team if concerns are not addressed and encourages open communication to challenge the doctor-centric culture. The initiative is expected to enhance safer, more equal relationships between patients and doctors.

May 27, 2024
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