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May;31(4):313-6Related Articles, Books, LinkOut Force-feeding: the physician's dilemma.
Kleinman I
The right to treatment and the right
to refuse treatment are parallel legal rights which, when in opposition, pose a dilemma.
In this paper the issues surrounding the possible force-feeding of a hunger striker are
examined together with the pertinent legal precedents and possible courses of action.
Although the discussion is particularly relevant to hunger strikers, the principles may be
applicable to other circumstances.
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