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NHS hospital too slow to treat doctor’s son who died of sepsis, coroner rules

William Hewes, 22, died after delays in giving antibiotics at London hospital where his mother worked, inquest heard

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Thursday briefing: Rachel Reeves cuts to balance the books – but at what cost?

In today’s newsletter: The chancellor insists on sticking to her fiscal rules, even as charities and her own backbenchers make the case for the burden to fall on the richest in society

The Guardian - UK

Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear

Rule introduced in many parts of England last year has improved safety and reduced harm, says commissioner

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Martha’s Rule is ‘reducing harm’ as thousands seek second opinion, MPs told

The scheme was set up following the death Martha Mills.

Evening Standard

Martha Mills young writers’ prize 2025 opens for entries

This year’s competition for 11- to 14-year-olds, in memory of the budding writer who died aged 13, is on the theme of A New World

The Guardian - UK

Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’ on hospital care, NHS data shows

New patient safety procedure has already led to changes in care

Evening Standard

Martha’s Rule ‘transforming’ patient safety in the NHS

Merope Mills, who lost her daughter Martha to sepsis in 2021, has called for the initiative to be rolled out nationally.

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Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows

Mother of girl who died in 2021 reveals figures on Today programme that are welcomed by national medical director

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: ‘There are massacres everywhere’: what has happened since Rafah was struck?

In today’s newsletter: World leaders condemn strike on refugee camp that killed at least 45 people. Who were the victims and how will the conflict unfold from here?

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Martha’s rule to be rolled out in 143 NHS hospitals in England

Initiative will enable urgent second opinion and review of care of patients whose condition is deteriorating

The Guardian - UK

What is sepsis, who is at risk and how can it be treated?

As Tory MP Craig Mackinlay reveals the amputation of his hands and feet after a sepsis diagnosis, we look at prevention and treatments

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Boy, 3, would have survived sepsis with quick hospital referral

Isaac Onyeka, from Loughton, became unresponsive at home after contracting a Strep A infection which led to sepsis

Evening Standard

NHS to roll out 'Martha's Rule' from April, giving patients and families the right to an urgent second opinion

The head of the NHS has announced plans to roll out a new system across England that will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion if their condition worsens

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Martha’s Rule to be rolled out by NHS from April in boost to patients

Families to be given access to second medical opinion after teenager’s sepsis death

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‘Martha’s rule’ granting urgent second opinion to be adopted in 100 English hospitals

Initiative before national rollout will allow review of care for patients whose condition is deteriorating

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NHS introduces new warning system to stop ‘avoidable’ child deaths

Care will be escalated regardless of other clinical observations if a parent raises alarm over a child’s health under the new standard.

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Martha’s rule must be available 24/7, England’s patient safety commissioner says

Patients and relatives must be able to request second opinion from critical care team at any time of day or night, government told

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Sepsis killing too many as lessons not learned, warns NHS watchdog

Damning report by health service ombudsman says hospitals must make urgent improvements to avoid more fatalities

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Father says Martha’s rule would have saved life of son who died at London hospital

Coroner’s office opening investigation into treatment of Balram Patel, who died at St Thomas’ after his lungs were flooded

The Independent UK

Sepsis screening tools ‘inadequate’, researchers say

There are about 123,000 cases of sepsis each year in England.

The Guardian - UK

A doctor’s view: Martha’s rule should be a last resort when other systems fail

It is a warning sign that the hospital’s safety policies haven’t worked, says a consultant anaesthetist

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Martha’s rule: what it will mean for patients and their families

Patients in hospitals in England and their families would have the legal right to a second opinion

The Independent UK

Health secretary backs Martha’s rule giving right to second medical opinion

Steve Barclay said ministers are ‘committed’ to implementing the rule, insisting the case for it is ‘compelling’

The Guardian - UK

Government backs Martha’s rule on right to second medical opinion in England

Announcement follows campaign by parents of Martha Mills, 13, who died in hospital after developing sepsis

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Theresa May backs campaign for Martha’s rule of second medical opinion

Ex-PM says legislation could make it easier for patients’ and families’ concerns to be taken more seriously

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