Healthcare is inherently risky and being admitted to hospital is one of the riskiest components. This is what you can do to keep yourself or your family safe if you are admitted to hospital. You can use Martha’s rule if you are concerned about your own deterioration or the deterioration of a loved one. It is a mandatory patient safety standard in England and there will be a dedicated number for you to call. It is being expanded across more services and can be reliably enacted in acute care setti