A 55-year-old man on ICU is confused and agitated following a prolonged stay for abdominal sepsis. He has a GCS of 13 (E4 V4 M5) and is intermittently...

Question

A 55-year-old man on ICU is confused and agitated following a prolonged stay for abdominal sepsis. He has a GCS of 13 (E4 V4 M5) and is intermittently pulling at his nasogastric tube and central line. The nursing staff ask whether a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS) authorisation is needed. Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which condition must be met for a DoLS to apply?

Accepted Answer

The patient must lack capacity AND be subject to continuous supervision and control AND not be free to leave

Answer

The patient must be under a Section of the Mental Health Act 1983

Answer

The patient must have a diagnosed psychiatric condition

Answer

DoLS only apply in care homes and hospitals for psychiatric patients, not ICU

Answer

The patient's family must formally request the DoLS application

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards