Merope Mills , executive editor The GuardianWhen a patient is deteriorating but no one is listening, Martha’s rule will guarantee a second opinion. I have spelt out in detail the mistakes that led to Martha’s death, failures that were both organisational and individual. Martha’s rule is now to be introduced across hospitals in England; meetings are being held as I write to work out the specifics of implementation. No one is suggesting that Martha’s rule will instantly solve these difficulties or guarantee that all patients are listened to attentively. I’m grateful to Henrietta Hughes, the patient safety commissioner for England, for taking on the responsibility of introducing Martha’s rule.

Source: The Guardian October 09, 2023 10:04 UTC