Martha's mum, dad, guardian ...
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| Hayward, E. Parents really do know when their child is sick, The Times, 30 May 2025, p.1. |
The previous post highlighted the fact that while practice (and theory) based upon research finding that are 'evidence-based' and scientifically rigorous are a 'gold standard; there are other means by which knowledge is obtained. Cultures, often have systems to transfer knowledge - that which matters to the society, even if is not written in the conventional meaning of the term.
Intution is another source, and within social groups can be a powerful spur to action, and help seeking. This is demonstrated regularly in the knowledge that a parent, or guardian has about what is the normal presentation for a child in their care.
In the UK Martha's Rule is being tested in NHS hospitals. It is encouraging then to hear and read news of a study in Australia (so in combination a 'multicenter' effort?).
individual
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INTERPERSONAL : SCIENCES
humanistic ------------------------------- mechanistic
SOCIOLOGY : POLITICAL
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group
"Not herself ..." Martha | "Not well" Martha |
Mills parents, guardians, friends & family | Martha's Rule* |
Hayward, E. Parents really know when their child is sick, The Times, 30 May 2025, p.1.
*Under test in the UK.
Previously: 'intuition'
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