A senior doctor, Prof Richard Thompson, has been found guilty of misconduct regarding the treatment of a 13-year-old girl, Martha Mills, whose death prompted the introduction of Martha's rule. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service determined that Thompson failed to escalate Martha’s care to an intensive care unit, a grave omission that directly contributed to her death due to sepsis. This case underscores the critical need for vigilant and timely medical assessments, particularly in pediatric care. Following the tragic incident, Martha's rule was introduced, providing patients with the right to seek a second medical opinion in hospitals.
The tribunal was of the view that, as more serious and unexplained factors had come into play, there were clear points when Prof Thompson should have taken action.
Martha's rule was introduced, which gives the right to a second medical opinion in English hospitals, highlighting the importance of timely medical evaluations.
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