Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England

The rule is named after Martha Mills, who died in 2021 from sepsis after a bicycle accident but, a coroner found, would probably have survived if she had been moved to an intensive care unit. The rule is named after Martha Mills, who died in 2021 from sepsis after a bicycle accident but, a coroner found, would probably have survived if she had been moved to an intensive care unit. NHS Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England System gives patients, loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a second opinion on care
Prefer the Guardian on Google Martha’s rule, which lets NHS patients, staff and relatives request a review of their care, is being expanded to every A&E in England , health officials have announced.
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