title: [Force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners].
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.
authors.forename: Shimon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Glick
mesh_terms: D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005215:Fasting; D006801:Humans; D006815:Hunger; D007557:Israel; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011329:Prisoners / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013217:Starvation / Q000517:prevention & control