2.3.59. The issue of hunger strikes shall be viewed from a therapeutic, rather than punitive standpoint. 2.3.60. Proper medical oversight shall be established, with personalized treatment, of a person who is on a hunger strike. As per medical indications, necessary tests shall be performed, including regular blood pressure tests, heartbeat count, weight control, blood sugar determination, etc. 2.3.61. A person who is on a hunger strike shall be held in conditions in which the person can be under appropriate medical oversight. Moreover, the person shall not be held in conditions that are worse than the conditions of other persons deprived of liberty. 2.3.62. The transfer of a person who is on a hunger strike to a special separated cell designated for such purposes shall pursue the aim of performing medical oversight of the person and shall not be accompanied with elements of punishment (such as the absence of any furniture or heating or a water closet or water supply in the cell). 2.3.63. A person who is on a hunger strike shall each time be informed of the negative consequences inflicted upon health by the hunger strike. 2.3.64. In case of not providing the regular medication to a person who is on a hunger strike and has a chronic illness, such non-provision shall be substantiated by an appropriate medical opinion. In such case, the possibility of reducing the medication dosage for the purpose of preserving the patient’s health shall be determined through special medical oversight. 2.3.65. In cases of refusing food, when the person deprived of liberty has mental health symptoms, it shall be necessary to organize without any delay the person’s counseling by a psychiatrist and follow-up medical oversight of the patient taking the required medication on time. 2.3.66. In case of fading or loss of consciousness of the person who is on a hunger strike, as well as in case of a coma, 29