Call for concern – Martha's Rule

Dr Dan Smith and Dr Wakana Teranaka discuss the implementation of Martha's Rule, which gives patients and families direct access to critical care teams if they feel concerns are not being addressed. Dr. Wakana Teranaka discusses how her team adapted this policy locally, focusing on tailoring the program to fit the specific needs of their diverse patient community and managing the cultural shift required to ensure the success of Martha's Rule.

Dr. Wakana Teranaka

Chief registrar at Homerton Hospital in 2023-2024

 

Published

30 October 2024

Theme

Patient Safety

About

Dr. Wakana Teranaka served as a chief registrar at Homerton Hospital in 2023-2024. In this role, she was involved in leading the implementation of the "Call for Concern" project, inspired by "Martha's Rule." Her work focuses on improving patient care and safety by establishing accessible channels for patients and families to escalate critical health concerns directly to medical teams, aiming for timely and responsive treatment.

Further resources

External Link

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Martha’s Rule allows patients and families to request a rapid review by a critical care team if they are concerned about a patient’s condition, ensuring timely and appropriate care

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