Martha

Martha's Rule is a patient safety initiative championed by Merope Mills, a healthcare campaigner and senior editor at The Guardian. Mills has been awarded a CBE in the King's birthday honours list for her significant contributions to patient safety. The initiative, which she has tirelessly campaigned for, allows patients and their families to seek a rapid review of their condition if they are concerned it is deteriorating. This measure is credited with potentially saving hundreds of lives by ensuring timely medical intervention. The recent awarding of the CBE highlights the growing recognition and impact of Martha's Rule within the healthcare system, underscoring its current relevance and significance in improving patient outcomes and safety standards across England.