NHS England revealed last month that, since its introduction, Martha\u2019s Rule has prompted over 10,000 calls to its helpline.<\/p>\n
This staggering figure over a 16 month period prompted over 400 \u2018potentially life-saving interventions\u2019 and identified over 3,000 cases of acute deterioration in a patient\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n
The National Director of Patient Safety is quoted as saying that \u2018Martha\u2019s Rule is already helping to save lives.\u2019<\/p>\n
The new initiative identifies \u2018the right for patients, families and carers to request a rapid review if they are worried that a patient\u2019s condition is getting worse and their concerns are not being responded to.\u2019 It further ensures a structured process for eliciting the patient\u2019s views on their condition on a daily basis.<\/p>\n
The idea underpinning this rule is that the patient and those closest to them best understand the patient and may more clearly identify when their condition is deteriorating.<\/p>\n
As awareness of this rule increases, it is to be hoped that more patients will benefit from the processes and rights which it provides.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, in busy hospital environments, changes in a patient\u2019s condition are sometimes missed by the professionals whose job is to care for them.<\/p>\n
Occasionally, the degree of deterioration and the resulting complications can be life-changing and even life-threatening.<\/p>\n
When this occurs, the patient or their loved ones may be entitled to claim compensation for the outcome of the failing in medical care.<\/p>\n
If this distressing situation has occurred to you or a loved one, speak to a medical negligence legal specialist about the possibility of making a claim for the impact of negligent care and the financial losses which it has caused.<\/p>\n
Please call us on 0800 234 3300<\/a> (or from a mobile 01275 334030<\/a>) or complete our Online Enquiry Form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
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