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patient safety mechanism
Coverage of patient safety mechanism in the Nexus archive.
- Martha’s rule may have saved more than 500 lives in England since 2024
Martha’s Rule, a patient safety mechanism in England, has potentially saved over 500 lives since 2024 by allowing patients to seek second opinions. The NHS implemented the rule, enabling transfers to intensive care or specialist units when triggered by patients, loved ones, or staff.