Dealing with a hunger striker presents both treatment challenges and ethical ones. Attendees will learn how to provide medical management of a hunger striker, most common risk factors and potential complications, and ethical considerations. Discussion will include common electrolyte imbalances, involuntary feeding, and some legal considerations.

• Review important complications related to hunger strikes, including signs and monitoring of complications
• List the critical lab tests to follow to identify common complications of hunger strikes
• Examine ethical considerations related to hunger strikers and what to expect in court

Level: Intermediate