Second Opinion
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| First episode date | 2004 |
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| Networks | Public Broadcasting Service |
| Genres | Chat Show |
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| ID | 2260106 |
About Second Opinion
Dr. Peter Salgo, a practicing physician at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, presents real medical cases to professionals in various specialties. In each episode, medical experts analyze the cases and determine the diagnoses and treatments, giving the viewer an in-depth look into how doctors make their decisions about patient care. Topics include medical radiation, living with Alzheimer's, cancer treatment for older patients, and how to protect against food-borne illness. …
Children's health warning system rolled out by NHS
... " We know that nobody can spot the signs of a child getting sicker better than their parents, which is why we have ensured that the concerns of families and carers are right at the heart of this new system, with immediate escalation in a child s care if they raise concerns and plans to incorporate the right to a Second Opinion as the system develops further, " he said...
Judge to decide on ending critically ill baby girl's life support
... " Ms Sutton told the court: " Although tragic, the trust say that the medical evidence is clear and is supported by Second Opinion evidence...
NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients
...By Michelle RobertsDigital health editorThe health secretary is backing the introduction of " Martha s Rule" to ensure hospital patients know they have the right to a Second Opinion, and NHS England will begin work to action it...
Martha's rule: Mother to press health secretary on patient rights
... If introduced, it would give families a statutory right to get a Second Opinion if they have concerns about care...
Martha's rule: Call for right to second opinion after tragic teen death
...By Smitha MundasadHealth reporter The parents of a teenager who died in hospital two years ago are calling for patients to be given the right to an urgent Second Opinion, if they feel their concerns are not being taken seriously by medical staff...
East Kent maternity deaths: CQC considered shutting unit, BBC learns
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Sepsis: Woman, 24, dies weeks after getting flu symptoms
... " Get a Second Opinion if you need a Second Opinion...
Nigerian street trader trafficked to UK in kidney donor plot
... " In a letter asking a colleague for a Second Opinion, Dr Dupont noted Daniel had not seen his supposed cousin Sonia for a decade and had " significant reservations about donation"...
NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients
By Michelle RobertsDigital health editor
The health secretary is backing the introduction of " Martha's Rule" to ensure hospital patients know they have The Right to a Second Opinion , and Nhs England will begin work to action it.
On Wednesday, Steve Barclay met Merope Mills , who had raised concerns with doctors about Her Daughter 's treatment.
Martha, 13, had been admitted to hospital after falling off her bike.
An injury to her pancreas was serious But survivable. Within days, however, she had died of sepsis.
Mrs Mills told doctors had told her the extensive bleeding was " a normal Side Effect of the infection, that her clotting abilities were slightly off".
The King's College Hospital trust said it remained " deeply sorry that we failed Martha when she needed us most" and her parents should have been listened to.
An said she could have survived had her care been better.
Mr Barclay told Today he was committed to brining in Martha's rule as quickly as possible.
" The case that Merope has set out is compelling, " he told the programme.
" It is, I think, for everyone that's heard it an absolutely heartbreaking case and I Am determined that we ensure we learn the lessons from it.
" I particularly want to give much more credence to The Voice of patients.
" And I think a key part of this measure is ensuring that patients feel heard and can get a Second Opinion . "
'Adopt quickly'Mr Barclay has asked the patient-safety commissioner to meet NHS leaders and learn from similar schemes abroad.
Ryan's rule was introduced in hospitals, in Queensland, Australia, after the death of a boy who also had a poorly managed serious infection.
" There's scope for us to move much more quickly in terms of paediatrics and ensuring, particularly in that area, we adopt quickly. . But to do so in a way that's easy to communicate to patients rather than having lots of different schemes across the country, " Mr Barclay told Today.
On Monday, Nhs England medical director Prof Sir Stephen Powis said change was needed But different hospitals might need different approaches.
" Patient and relative voice is paramount, " He Said .
" Over The Last six months or so, we at Nhs England have been working with A Number of hospital across England to Work Out what sort of methodologies, what sort of processes, will ensure that that voice is heard when it needs to be heard. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
