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| The NHS, the Mental Capacity Act and deprivation of liberty safeguards |
| Sunday, 15 April 2012 20:19 |
 The Care Quality Commission has published a report showing the NHS needs better awareness of when and how to apply the Mental Capacity Act – deprivation of liberty safeguards (MCA-DOLS) safeguards for patients. The safeguards apply in all hospitals. PCTs continue to receive MCA-DOLS resources to make sure there are effective safeguards, appropriate training and independent 'supervisory body' functions.
Action: NHS chief executives will wish to ensure their boards monitor the Mental Capacity Act and MCA-DOLS
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| Last Updated on Sunday, 15 April 2012 20:26 |