What Is Jess's Rule? How A Missed Cancer Diagnosis Led To A New Rule For General Practitioners

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Updated Sep 23, 2025 | 06:41 PM IST

SummaryNHS has rolled out a new rule known as the Jess’s Rule, and general practitioners are being urged to implement this, hoping to ensure proper diagnosis for everyone, despite their age or ethical background. But who is ‘Jess’ from Jess’s Rule and how will this rule help more accurate diagnoses?

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