Martha’s Rule: A tragedy that revolutionized patient safety in the UK

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A tragic incident involving a 13-year-old's death from a treatable injury led to the implementation of Martha's Rule in the UK's NHS. This new policy allows patients and families to demand reviews from senior clinicians when they believe care is inadequate.

A 13-year-old's tragic death from a treatable injury, after her parents' concerns were ignored, has spurred a vital patient safety change in the UK. Martha's Rule, now in effect at 143 NHS sites, empowers patients and families to demand rapid senior clinician reviews if they feel care is inadequate, ensuring no one's pleas go unheard.