The NHS launches a new patient safety scheme following a campaign by the parents of Martha Mills.
A scheme has been launched following the death of a 13-year-old who was not admitted to intensive care despite concerns being raised by her family.
Dr Edward Morris, the NHS medical director in the East of England, said it was "one of the most important changes to patient care in recent years". Martha was admitted to King's College Hospital, London, after she injured her pancreas while cycling. She later developed an infection which led to sepsis. The coroner's report said that her death followed a
“It will save lives and encourage better, more open, communication on hospital wards, so that patients feel they are listened to, and partners in their healthcare," they said.Under Martha's Rule patients and their families will be able to call an internal phone number and request a second opinion from a critical care outreach team. NHS staff will also have access to this same process if they have concerns.
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