A New Era in Patient Advocacy: Martha's Rule Expands Across England The National Health Service (NHS) has taken a significant step forward in prioritizing patient safety and advocacy with the rollout of Martha's Rule to every hospital emergency department in England.
This initiative, named after 13 year old Martha Mills who tragically passed away due to a preventable medical mistake, aims to empower patients, families, and staff to demand second opinions and challenge treatment decisions when concerns arise.
Martha's Rule was introduced in response to the harrowing tale of Martha Mills' untimely death.