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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 554-556 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Harefuah |
Volume | 153 |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine