Pleased to see the three main regulators for health professionals & providers in the UK have released a statement supporting #MarthasRule . We look forward to it being introduced into a number of hospitals very soon

The implementation of Martha's Rule is to begin in April. NHS England has committed to roll-out in at least 100 hospitals and to working on a more extensive introduction. Thanks to Polly Curtis, Patient Safety Commissioner and many others. england.nhs.uk/2024/02/nhs-to…

It was great to hear ⁦⁦Victoria Atkins⁩ discuss #MarthasRule on ⁦BBC Radio 4 Today⁩ Thank you for elevating the voice of patients and families to keep people safe. Next steps? I’m chairing the Martha’s Rule working group in 2024⁦Merope⁩ ⁦paul laity⁩

The Guardian charity telethon runs from 10am-6pm today, and I will be there to take donations between midday and 2pm

Read this week's BMJ's excellent article on how Martha's Rule can be implemented for the benefit of patients and families Merope Polly Curtis #patientsafety

A national system that helps spot serious illness in children & gives extra weight to parental concern is welcome. But a score alone cant reverse deep cultural issues and biases - which is why #MarthasRule , which puts power in patients hands, is necessary bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

Martha’s rule must be available 24/7, England’s patient safety commissioner says theguardian.com/politics/2023/…

'I think that sort of old fashioned, clinical bedside manner isn't happening.'

Dr Henrietta Hughes, Patient Safety Commissioner for NHS England, tells #R4Today about the first steps towards implementing Martha's Rule, which would see patients able to seek a second opinion.

🚨BREAKING: Patient Safety Commissioner sends recommendations to Steve Barclay on #marthasrule calling for 24/7 rapid access to a critical care outreach team, available to all patients, families, carers and advocates.

Pleased to see recommendations on #MarthasRule have gone to government. Thanks to Patient Safety Commissioner for her hard work on making this happen. Patients deserve a stronger voice in their own care

patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk

'In a system that perpetuates the power of doctors, that reinforces the belief that “doctor knows best,” what’s really required from health professionals is a daily dose of humility that recognises our fallibility.' Ed of The BMJ supports #MarthasRule bmj.com/content/383/bm…

‘It is not the job of patients .. to wait around for healthcare providers to sort out their culture.’ In the BMJ - very interesting and persuasive by Helen Haskell

I wrote about why Martha’s Rule is necessary to keep patients safe for The BMJ

From The BMJ: 'Mills’ insight into health systems weaknesses is forensic...She points to flaws that many will recognise well. An overly hierarchical structure, lack of continuity of care...unwillingness to acknowledge mistakes & a failure to listen to patient/family concerns'

Women have statistically worse health outcomes in the UK than men. Our voices & concerns are too often dismissed or labelled as hysteria. As Cosmopolitan UK notes, Martha's Law could vastly improve the medical care women receive
cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a45…

“The government has committed to bringing in Martha’s Rule as quickly as possible. The medical profession has nothing to fear and needs to embrace this initiative with open arms” - v good short analysis in ⁦The BMJ⁩ bmj.com/content/382/bm…

Bring in Martha’s Rule quickly, coroner urges

thetimes.co.uk/article/7c8476…

This is welcome news that enjoys strong cross-party support.

I’m so sorry that Martha’s family have had to go through this unimaginable loss and I hope that this change prevents other families from going through the same ordeal.

It is just part of the cultural change we need.