[Force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners]

Shimon Glick

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Abstract

In contrast to the position of the World Medical Association and the Ethics Council of the Israel Medical Association, the author argues for forced-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners when their condition reaches a stage of danger of death or permanent injury. This position is based on the priority of human life over autonomy, and of a communitarian ethic. This position is supported by a District Court decision ordering the feeding of a hunger-striking prisoner, by a Supreme Court decision imposing surgery on a non-consenting prisoner, and in line with Israel's Patient's Right Law.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)554-556
Number of pages3
JournalHarefuah
Volume153
Issue number9
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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