Martha’s Rule Expanded to Every A&E in England

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Martha’s Rule, which lets patients, staff and relatives demand a second look at care, is being rolled out across all accident and emergency units in England.

The expansion follows earlier hospital-ward use of the same right to escalate treatment concerns.

NHS leaders say the change is meant to catch missed deterioration earlier. Separate reporting put the nurse shortfall far above advertised vacancies.

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