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During Saturday's episode of BBC Breakfast, host Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt were detailing the latest headlines to viewers.

One of which included a new update on Jess's rule, which was introduced last September to honour the death of 27-year-old Jessica Brady.

This announcement comes after emotions were at an all-time high this week when a mother spoke about the death of her son.

Giving the update to BBC viewers, Naga said: "All GP surgeries in England will receive Jess's Rule posters, urging Doctors to think again, if, after three appointments, they've been unable to offer a patient a diagnosis or the patient's symptoms have escalated."

The presenter then explained that the rule was to honour Jessica, who had died from cancer in 2020 after she had contacted her doctor more than 20 times.

BBC viewers were then shown images and footage of Jessica Brady before her death as correspondent Will Vernon explained she had been a 'talented satellite engineer'.

After going to see her GP over 20 times, Jessica had to seek private health care in the months leading up to her death in order to get a diagnosis.

Sadly, by the time she received a diagnosis, it was too late. The 27-year-old was told she had stage four adenocarcinoma, which was so advanced there was no available treatment.

Three weeks after she was given her terminal diagnosis, Jessica died in the hospital. This resulted in her family launching a successful campaign for primary care staff to reflect upon, review and potentially rethink a patient's case after their third appointment.

Speaking about the initiative, Dr Sheikh Meteen Ellahi said: "People often notice changes before tests do. This rule, Jess's Rule, should make the public confident that those concerns will be taken seriously and acted upon early."

Now, posters explaining Jess's Rule will be delivered to 6,170 GP surgeries in England. Jessica's mother, Andrea Brady, stated that the posters are expected to be displayed in consultation rooms.

She commented: "By supporting clinicians to take a fresh-eyes approach when a patient returns for a third time with the same or worsening symptoms, Jess's Rule aims to ensure serious illnesses, including cancer, are identified and treated earlier - a goal I remain hopeful will be achieved."

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting added: "Every patient deserves to be heard, and every serious illness deserves to be caught early.

"Jess's Rule makes that possible - reminding clinicians to take a fresh look when symptoms persist, and empowering patients to speak up about their care.

"This is a fitting tribute to Jessica Brady and the tireless campaigning of her parents. Their determination to turn tragedy into lasting change will help protect patients and save lives for years to come.

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