How to Ask for a Second Opinion at A&E

Martha's Rule rolled out across all A&E departments in England

The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.

How to ask for a second opinion at A&E

The rule was first introduced in 2024, following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills, who died in hospital after medics failed to escalate her care.

Martha’s Rule extends to A&Es across England after teen’s death at London hospital

Martha Mills died at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London in 2021

Asking a doctor for a second opinion to be easier as Martha’s Rule extended to A&Es

The scheme was established following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills