Q. What is 'Sarco pod', recently seen in the news?
Answer: Euthanasia device
Notes: Swiss police arrested four people linked to the death of a 64-year-old American woman who used a "suicide pod" called Sarco on September 23, 2024. Euthanasia involves a doctor administering a lethal drug, while assisted dying allows individuals to self-administer a lethal substance with medical support. The Sarco Pod, euthanasia device, created by Dr. Philip Nitschke, is designed for peaceful and controlled assisted suicide. It promotes "death with dignity," but its legal status varies by location. The pod is portable, enabling individuals to end their lives autonomously without medical help.

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