What is a Suicide Pod that helped a 64-year-old US woman to euthanise herself without a doctor?
A 64-year-old American woman used the "suicide pod" in Switzerland, becoming the first to die with this self-initiated euthanasia device. The Sarco pod, designed by Philip Nitschke, uses nitrogen hypoxia to induce death without medical assistance.
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On September 23, a 64-year-old American lady used the famous "suicide pod" to kill herself, making her the first person to use the self-killing gadget. The incident occurred in a forest near Merishausen, prompting Swiss authorities to begin a criminal investigation and jail numerous people for supporting her in committing suicide.
What is a Suicide Pod?
Credit: thelastresort.ch | Sacro Pod is a 3-D printed machine
The Sarco pod is a 3D-printed capsule designed by Philip Nitschke that allows humans to die from nitrogen hypoxia. This procedure substitutes oxygen with nitrogen, putting the subject to sleep and killing him or her within minutes.
Unlike other forms of euthanasia, the Sarco pod allows the user to initiate the process without the assistance of a doctor.
Where is assisted suicide legal?
Switzerland has authorized assisted suicide since 1942, but only in limited conditions. The legalisation of the Sarco pod has sparked numerous ethical concerns, with detractors claiming that it may promote suicide and does not require medical care.
Switzerland's Interior Minister, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, stated that the device does not meet product safety regulations and raises issues under the Chemical Act.
Nitschke's idea aims to simplify death so that people can make more decisions about their deaths. Nonetheless, this example has sparked debate about the impact of such technologies on public perceptions of suicide and mental health.
Who assisted the 64-year-old woman in choosing death?
Credit: AFP | This is where 64-year-old US woman took her life
The company that assisted the woman in using the Sarco pod, Last Resort, maintained that she made her own decision. While disputes about the morality of assisted dying and the usage of devices like as the Sarco capsule continue, Switzerland stands at a crossroads when it comes to end-of-life options.
Also read: Switzerland Allows Suicide Pods To Help People End Their Lives Painlessly
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