Martha's rule measures to be piloted across region

Hospitals including Hull Royal Infirmary are trialling measures to help address serious patient concerns

Hospitals across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are trialling a new service to raise urgent concerns about their loved one's condition under Martha's rule.

The NHS Humber Health Partnership (HPP) has brought in a daily patient questionnaire as part of the pilot, with a helpline for patients, friends and families also in the pipeline.

Named after Martha Mills, who died of sepsis in 2021, the scheme's measures are a way for families and friends to seek a second opinion.

Dr Kate Wood, group chief medical officer, said that once rolled out people would be able to use the service to get help if they felt their concerns about a patient's condition "have not been addressed".

HPP said it would pilot Martha's rule on eight wards at Hull Royal Infirmary; Scunthorpe General; Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby; Goole; and Castle Hill hospital in East Yorkshire.

A pilot began last year at 143 NHS hospitals and is now being rolled out across the rest of the country.

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