NEW: #MarthasRule  will be rolled out to at least 100 NHS sites from April.

This will give patients and their families access to a rapid review from an independent critical care team if they're worried their or a loved one’s condition is deteriorating.

➡️ england.nhs.uk/2024/02/nhs-to…

“Whilst a second opinion is not the one and only solution — avoidable harm will continue to occur —it is an important part of the broader solution and will help to prevent many families enduring the same pain as Martha's family.' - Dr. Ron Daniels BEM

'The themes highlighted by Martha’s case — of families feeling that they’re not being listened to — are common.' - Dr. Ron Daniels BEM

UKST Founder & Joint CEO Dr. Ron Daniels BEM said: “As a charity dealing with and offering support to those affected by sepsis including the bereaved, we welcome the news that Martha’s Rule is to be rolled out nationally.

Patients and their families can request a rapid second opinion from April, as the NHS rolls out Martha's Rule in England.

Learn more: news.sky.com/story/marthas-…

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“The NHS needs to listen to patients and their families when they raise concerns. It needs to be sepsis-aware.”

Rob Behrens comments on our latest report which sheds light on the common failings when it comes to sepsis care and treatment.

Read more: ombudsman.org.uk/spotlight-seps…

You can read more about the Care Quality Commission report here:
bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

'I trusted them, I believed them, my birth plan was to have my healthy baby... I didn't think there was anything wrong until they said she was dead'

Sarah Hawkins, whose baby died during labour as a result of clinical negligence, explains how she fought for answers

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