Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear

Rule introduced in many parts of England last year has improved safety and reduced harm, says commissionerThousands of patients or their loved ones have sought a second opinion about their NHS care as result of hospitals adopting Martha’s rule, MPs have heard.This includes more than 100 patients taken to intensive care “or equivalent” since the patient safety procedure was introduced in many parts of the NHS in England last April, the Commons health and social care committee heard on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Mar 26, 2025 - 22:14
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Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear

Rule introduced in many parts of England last year has improved safety and reduced harm, says commissioner

Thousands of patients or their loved ones have sought a second opinion about their NHS care as result of hospitals adopting Martha’s rule, MPs have heard.

This includes more than 100 patients taken to intensive care “or equivalent” since the patient safety procedure was introduced in many parts of the NHS in England last April, the Commons health and social care committee heard on Wednesday. Continue reading...