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Ethics Dilemmas in Managing Hunger Strikes
1Dr. Xenakis is a retired Army Brigadier General and Adjunct Professor, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Arlington, VA. snxenakis7@gmail.com.
The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|September 24, 2017
Summary
Managing hunger strikers presents ethical challenges for healthcare professionals. Improving communication and living conditions may reduce hunger strike incidence.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Healthcare professionals face ethical dilemmas managing hunger strikers, balancing discipline with patient care.
- Hunger striking is recognized as a political tactic, not a medical condition, posing unique management challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the motives and psychology of individuals engaging in hunger strikes.
- To identify factors contributing to the incidence of hunger strikes in custody settings.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of psychological and motivational factors in hunger strikers.
- Review of case management strategies and their effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Hunger striking is a complex behavior influenced by psychological and environmental factors.
- Enhanced communication between detainees and administration, alongside improved housing conditions, can potentially decrease hunger strike occurrences.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the psychological underpinnings of hunger strikes is crucial for effective management.
- Interventions focused on communication and environmental improvements show promise in reducing hunger strike incidence.
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