Ireland's High Court allows continued hospital detention of anorexic woman to protect her right to life.
Ireland's High Court has allowed the continued hospital detention of a woman with severe anorexia to protect her constitutional right to life. The woman's weight and body mass index have increased due to intensive treatment, but doctors have advised she still requires detention due to the risk of medical complications. The judge acknowledged the difficult situation for the woman and her family, but deemed the orders necessary to uphold her rights.
March 14, 2024
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