Martha's rule expanded to every A&E department in England

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:49

Martha's rule, which allows patients and staff to request a second opinion on care, is being rolled out to every A&E in England.

The system, named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, gives patients, relatives and health workers the right to ask for a different medical team to review inpatient care. It was first introduced in 2024 following Martha Mills's death in hospital.

How it is being reported

• Major change at every A&E hospital in England as Martha's Rule rolled out for patientsThe Mirror · 22 Sept, 09:43
• Martha's Rule to be extended to A&E departments in EnglandSky News · 22 Sept, 07:44
• Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in EnglandBBC News · 22 Sept, 00:38
• Now you can ask for a second opinion at A&E: 'Life-saving' Martha's Rule extended to all emergency roomsDaily Mail · 22 Sept, 00:32
• Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in EnglandThe Guardian · 22 Sept, 00:01

In this story: Martha Mills · NHS · King's College Hospital London · England

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