Older people unlawfully detained in mental health hospitals because of poor DoLS practice, warns CQC
Community Care
DECEMBER 1, 2022
For example, there was a “misconception” that if people were happy to be on a ward, they could be classed as informal patients without staff considering whether they had capacity to consent. A DoLS authorisation is required in cases where a person with a mental disorder is not objecting to admission but lacks capacity to consent.
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