What You Should Know About 'Martha's Rule' Before You Head To A&E

The NHS is expanding the rule to all hospital A&E departments between now and 2028.

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

You might remember the heartbreaking story of Martha Mills, who died aged 13 after developing sepsis following an injury sustained during a bike ride.

Martha was admitted to hospital with pancreatic injury as a result of the end of her bike’s handlebar hitting into her stomach.

Per the BBC, her family’s concerns over her deterioration in hospital were not listened to, and – following her death – a coroner ruled that had she been referred promptly and appropriately treated, the “likelihood is that she would have survived her injuries”.

Her parents, Merope and Paul, later campaigned for a new rule whereby loved ones could flag concerns and trigger an urgent review if a patient’s condition........

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