Doctors told to take a ‘three strikes and rethink’ approach under Jess’s Rule, named for woman who died after symptoms repeatedly dismissed
Doctors told to take a ‘three strikes and rethink’ approach under Jess’s Rule, named for woman who died after symptoms repeatedly dismissed
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Jess's Rule urges doctors to 'think again' if they cannot diagnose a patient's illness after three appointments.
The rule is named after Jessica Brady who had repeated GP appointments in the months leading up to her death in 2020 aged 27
Everyone now has right to second medical opinion if their condition deteriorates in hospital
Sepsis scheme launched after death of 13-year-old to give better access to a second medical opinion
David Osenton almost died because of medical mistakes and delays, but new rule allowed Karen to demand a second opinion
Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule, which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion.
