Mental Capacity Act – Sections 7a & 7b – Test

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) procedure is intended to protect the rights of an individual who is, or may become, deprived of their liberty in a hospital or care home.

Which two nations of the United Kingdom does this apply to?  [Multiple choice]

Article 5 of the Human Rights Act states that ‘everyone has the right to liberty and security of person. No one shall be deprived of his or her liberty in accordance with a procedure prescribed in law’.  [True or False]

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are an amendment to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (DoLS). Imperative decisions about whether a person has been deprived of their liberty, will inevitably depend upon the circumstances of the case.

Among other things, which of these factors are included in the consideration:  [Multiple choice]

The Mental Capacity Act does allow restrictions and restraint to be used in a person’s support. This is deemed necessary if it is in what type of interest of an individual who lacks capacity?  [One correct answer]

Restrictions and restraint must be proportionate to the harm the care giver is seeking to prevent and avoid. Among other things, this may include:  [Multiple choice]

Where a managing authority deems it necessary to deprive someone of their liberty, they must be granted permission and be authorised by a supervisory body. They can gain this permission up to how many days in advance?  [One correct answer]

For care homes and hospitals, the supervisory body is the local authority where the person is ordinarily resident. The supervisory body appoints assessors to revise whether the conditions are met to allow the person to be deprived of their liberty under the safeguards. 

Among other things, they will consider if:   [Multiple choice]