Martha's Rule to be expanded to all A&E departments

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 22:20

Martha's Rule, which allows patients, staff and relatives to request a care review, is being rolled out to all A&E departments in England.

The rule, named after Martha Mills who developed sepsis at King's College Hospital in 2021, enables patients, NHS staff and relatives to request a review of care. It is being expanded to every A&E department and waiting room across England from 2028 to boost patient safety.

How it is being reported

• Martha’s Rule to be extended to hospital A&E departments in EnglandExpress & Star · 22 Sept, 16:43
• NHS confirms new A&E rule from 2028 for patients in EnglandBirminghamLive · 22 Sept, 13:30
• NHS confirms new rule to be expanded to every A&E in EnglandBirminghamLive · 22 Sept, 06:44

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

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