Smix
Fcuk Up Fairy
Do you specifiy anywhere who your next of kin is?
Do you automatically assume that your partner/spouse will be next of kin?
If you are single - is your next of kin your parents? or your kids if you have ones that are old enough?
I'm concerned at the mo as I my guess is that my next of kin would be assumed to be my mother. As she and I don't agree on much to do with my life or lifestyle, including medical life support and stuff, I am not convinced that she is the person I should rely on if a situation came about where a next of kin was needed.
So, what to do?
I've found this online - its written for co-habitating partners I think, but covers the topic fairly well it seems.
http://static.advicenow.org.uk/files/Next_of_Kin003-988.pdf
Do you think a card in a pocket/wallet would be enough for a hospital/police/ambulance?
I know - more morbidity (it was funerals last time) but having had some family 'situations' happen recently, I am more and more aware that the last person I want to have any say over me and what happens to me if I can't communicate a decision, is my mother!!! :bang:
Do you automatically assume that your partner/spouse will be next of kin?
If you are single - is your next of kin your parents? or your kids if you have ones that are old enough?
I'm concerned at the mo as I my guess is that my next of kin would be assumed to be my mother. As she and I don't agree on much to do with my life or lifestyle, including medical life support and stuff, I am not convinced that she is the person I should rely on if a situation came about where a next of kin was needed.
So, what to do?
I've found this online - its written for co-habitating partners I think, but covers the topic fairly well it seems.
http://static.advicenow.org.uk/files/Next_of_Kin003-988.pdf
Do you think a card in a pocket/wallet would be enough for a hospital/police/ambulance?
I know - more morbidity (it was funerals last time) but having had some family 'situations' happen recently, I am more and more aware that the last person I want to have any say over me and what happens to me if I can't communicate a decision, is my mother!!! :bang: