dols Flashcards
1
Q
which settings are DOLS available
A
hospital or care home
in other settings they have to be ordered by the court of protection
2
Q
what are DOLS
A
for pts for a reason relating to their mental state, lack capacity to make decisions and for their care are deprived of freedom
3
Q
define deprivation of liberty
A
the person is under continuous supervision and control and is not free to leave, and the person lacks capacity to consent to these arrangements
4
Q
what are the key elements of DOLS
A
- to provide the person with a representative
-the right to challenge a deprivation of liberty through the Court of Protection
-to provide a mechanism for a deprivation of liberty to be reviewed and monitored regularly
