OHF Welcomes Introduction of Jess’s Rule Across GP Practices

Jess‘s Rule was developed in response to the tragic case of Jessica Brady, a 27-year-old who died from advanced cancer after her repeated concerns at her GP practice were not acted upon. The new guidance provides a clear safeguard: when a patient attends multiple times with the same or worsening symptoms, clinicians must stop, reflect, and reconsider whether further investigation or referral is required.

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