Everything you need to know about deprivation of liberty safeguards.

This article outlines how deprivation of liberty safeguards work, how a deprivation of liberty safeguards is applied for and obtained, what to discuss with the next of kin, and some special circumstances to consider. It also provides information about the criteria by which deprivation of liberty safeguards applications are assessed and the process by which this is done. This provides an overview for junior doctors working in secondary care, to increase their knowledge and confidence when patients require a deprivation of liberty safeguards application.
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Source: British Journal of Hospital Medicine - June 1, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Callaghan H, Illsley A Tags: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Source Type: research