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Words: Felicity Ripper
Ryan’s Rule
What every parent should know when taking their child to hospital
A Queensland couple are living through every parents’ worst nightmare after their son was discharged from Logan Hospital and died within hours.
Hiyaan Kapil’s tragic passing has brought back memories of Ryan Saunders, who died in 2007 from an undiagnosed Streptococcal infection which led to Toxic Shock Syndrome.
The Queensland public hospital rule was developed in response to Ryan, pictured, dying after his healthcare team failed to take serious action based on his parents’ concerns.
In light of his death, the Department of Health made a commitment to introduce a patient, family, carer escalation process to reduce the possibility of a similar event happening.
 The Ryan’s Rule process
Talk to the nurse in charge of the shift. If still not satisfied with the response, go to the next step.
Family/carer talks to a nurse or doctor about concerns. If they are not satisfied with the response, they can go to Step 2. 
Step 1
Step 2
 The Ryan’s Rule process
A nurse or doctor will undertake the review of the patient and the treatment they are receiving.
Phone 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or ask a nurse to phone, and request a Ryan’s Rule Clinical Review.
Step 3
Step 4
When to use Ryan’s Rule?
When a patient is looking worse or isn't doing as well as expected.When a patient's behaviour isnot normal.
When not to use Ryan’s Rule?
It should only be used if the patient’s condition is getting worse or not improving as expected. It’s only used while the patient is in hospital, or hospital-in-the-home service.
Producer: Veathika Jain

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