Tag: Jess’s Rule
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Jess’s Rule could have helped this young woman with brain tumours
Overview: A life interrupted by a delayed diagnosis A Derby woman, Jessie Mae Lambert, 28, says a series of dismissed symptoms and a lack of timely investigation allowed an incurable brain tumour to go unchecked for months. Her case has become a focal point in the discussion around Jess’s Rule, a new NHS safety initiative…
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Jess’s Rule: How a delayed brain-tumour diagnosis sparked a push for safer GP care
Overview: A life changed by a delayed diagnosis In Derby, 28-year-old Jessie Lambert’s journey from puzzling seizures to a life-saving discovery highlights a growing concern in primary care: when symptoms persist, could a second look prevent serious outcomes? Jessie’s experiences, which began with unexplained seizures in October 2023, show how misinterpretation of symptoms as mental…
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Jess’s Rule: Could earlier GP checks have saved her brain tumour?
Introduction: A case that highlights diagnostic delays A Derby woman diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour says her GP dismissed her symptoms, and that earlier intervention could have changed her outcome. Jessie Mae Lambert, aged 28, began experiencing unexplained seizures in October 2023. What started as a puzzling health concern rapidly escalated into a serious…