'Martha's rule': ministers consider law to give right to second medical opinion

Mother of girl who died after hospital failed to admit her to intensive care says policy would make it easier for patients and families to seek advice from senior doctor Ministers are considering introducing Martha's rule to make it easier for patients and their families who believe their concerns are not being taken seriously by medical staff to get a second medical opinion. Steve Barclay, the health secretary, said a similar measure enforced in Australia had been shown to have saved lives. He ...