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This conference brings together leading experts at the forefront of Martha’s Rule implementation and offers a comprehensive and practical guide for clinical staff to seamlessly integrate Martha’s Rule into their daily practice. The conference delves into the caregiver’s perspective, principles and implications of Martha’s Rule, legal and patient safety considerations, effective communication strategies, and the use of technology in the adoption of Martha’s Rule. Throughout the day, there will be interactive sessions, small breakout groups, and collaborative exercises, fostering a dynamic learning experience.
“Martha Mills died from sepsis aged 13 after sustaining a pancreatic injury from a bike accident. The inquest into her death heard that she would likely have survived had consultants made a decision to move her to intensive care sooner. Her mother, Merope, has spoken about the failures in Martha’s care, and how she trusted the clinicians against her own instincts – they didn’t listen to her concerns and instead “managed” her… Martha’s Rule would mean that in the event of a suspected deterioration or serious concern on the part of a patient on a hospital ward, or their family or carer, they would have the right easily to call for a rapid review or second opinion from an ICU/HDU doctor within the same hospital.”
Patient Safety Learning September 2023
Martha's Rule will be rolled out across England starting from April 2024.
“The head of the NHS has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates… This escalation process will be available 24/7 to patients, families and NHS staff, and will be advertised throughout hospitals, making it quickly and easily accessible.”
NHS England 21st February 2024
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who are working to improve patient safety within the NHS
Learn about the conceptual foundations and legal implications of Martha’s Rule in the NHS
Understand the legal framework and ethical considerations surrounding Martha’s Rule to ensure compliance
Develop effective communication skills to articulate Martha’s Rule to patients and relatives of patients
Learn how to foster a collaborative decision-making process between patients and clinicians
Implement best practices for creating a culture within their organisation to embrace Martha’s Rule
Gain insights into optimising EHR and other technologies to facilitate the second opinion process
Apply interactive case studies to enhance practical understanding and application of Martha’s Rule
This conference supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
