14th June 2021

A 90-year-old woman with a past medical history of Alzheimer’s disease is admitted

A 90-year-old woman with a past medical history of Alzheimer’s disease is admitted due to worsening confusion. She is found to have a UTI and is admitted and treated with IV antibiotics. She becomes very agitated and restless at night time and will frequently attempt to leave the ward, which is locked at night. The sister in charge asks for a “DOLS” to be put in place.

Which of the following statements about DOLS is correct?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.