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‘Jess’s rule’ posters remind GPs in England to re-examine patients’ symptoms

‘Jess’s rule’ posters remind GPs in England to re-examine patients’ symptoms

19.01.2026 08:00 | The Guardian World

Doctors told to consider a second opinion or order more tests if a patient has three appointments but no diagnosisMillions of patients in England will this week be urged to ask their GP to think again if they have not had a diagnosis for their symptoms after three appointments.From Monday, GP practices across the country will use posters to promote Jess’s rule, a new system aimed at preventing serious illnesses from being missed and needless deaths. It is named after Jessica Brady, a 27-year-old who contacted her surgery 20 times before dying of cancer in 2020. Continue reading...

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