Tech22 Sep 2026
NHS Expands Martha's Rule Across Every Emergency Department in England
The National Health Service is rolling out Martha's Rule to every hospital emergency room and waiting area in England, granting patients and relatives 24/7 access to urgent second medical opinions. The expansion follows an eight-month trial across seven trusts that led to critical interventions, including emergency surgeries and intensive care transfers. While health leaders hail the move as a vital safeguard against clinical blind spots, frontline emergency departments face the challenge of embedding the mandate amid acute crowding and staffing pressures.
By NeuraFeed