Switzerland examines new device for suicide without medication
Activist Philip Nitschke plans to test a suicide collar that is intended to function without medical prescription and reignites the debate over euthanasia.
A new device for self-killing is currently causing discussions. Australian activist Philip Nitschke plans to test a so-called suicide collar named "Kairos" in Switzerland. The system is intended to interrupt blood circulation to the brain through targeted pressure in the neck area, thus leading to unconsciousness within a short time. According to media reports, the application would require no pharmaceutical support and therefore no medical prescription. This was reported by CNA. Nitschke, who already caused a stir with his nitrogen capsule "Sarco," now presents a technically simpler and cheaper device for a "self-determined" death. In parallel, he is reportedly working on additional concepts, including devices for joint suicides and lethal implants.
From a church perspective, euthanasia and assisted suicide are categorically rejected, emphasizing the inviolable dignity of every human life. At the same time, it is acknowledged that psychological crises or severe illnesses can impair free decision-making capacity. The current projects once again fuel the discussion about the ethical limits of medical feasibility and society's approach to euthanasia.
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