By Dr Devan Moodley

I have spent my career trying to bridge the gap between medicine and innovation, only to watch in frustration as outdated legacy technologies continue to sabotage patient care.

Jess’s Rule, announced by the Government yesterday and born from the heartbreaking loss of Jessica Brady in the UK, is a crucial safeguard. It mandates escalation when patients repeatedly seek help for the same issue. It will undoubtedly save lives and honour her memory by forcing clinicians to pause and reassess.

Yet, as vital as it is, Jess’s Rule exposes a deeper crisis. Our healthcare systems are fundamentally blind,........

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