how do i become next of kin

[seduraed]

We are close freinds with an elderly lady now over 80 , she has never married and has only distant cousins . She wants us to act as next of kin in case she is admitted into hospital . what forms or documents do we need. Our main concern is that if she is admitted to hospital we wont be allowed to see her .

[wales01man]

Re: how do i become next of kin

Does kin not mean a relative/family member

[des8]

Re: how do i become next of kin

Next of kin has no specific meaning in law, and the nominator can name any person they wish when e.g. they visit their doctor, go into hospital etc.
What the person can do is to carry a card nominating the person of their choice to be informed in the event of an emergency.
Next of kin have no legal responsibilities or rights or powers in the uk.
If she wants you to act on her behalf to make decisions about her care or finances etc you will need a power of attorney

[EdwardJorgensen]

Re: how do i become next of kin

Kin means a relative or a family member. As the attitudes changes and family is become more diverse most of the hospitals become very flexible. Well As per I know there are no rules about who cannot be your next kin. A nest kin has no legal liabilities and not having any rights to your medical notes and personal possessions.

[Kati]

Re: how do i become next of kin

Kin means a relative or a family member. As the attitudes changes and family is become more diverse most of the hospitals become very flexible. Well As per I know there are no rules about who cannot be your next kin. A nest kin has no legal liabilities and not having any rights to your medical notes and personal possessions.

In the United Kingdom, an individual can nominate any other individual as their next-of-kin. There is no requirement for the nominated person to be a blood relative, although it is common. The nominated person must agree to the nomination, otherwise it is invalid. The status of next-of-kin confers no legal rights and has no special responsibilities, except as referred to below in the specific context of the Mental Health Act.

The status of next-of-kin does not in any way imply that they stand to inherit any of the individual's estate in the event of their death.

In the context of health care, patients are often asked to nominate a next-of-kin when registering with their general practitioner, or alternatively on admission to hospital. Hospitals will then notify the next-of-kin that the patient has been admitted or if there is any change in their condition. If the patient is unconscious or otherwise unable to state their next-of-kin, hospitals will usually list their nearest blood relative, though there are no specific rules. Doctors attempt to seek the views of the next-of-kin when considering decision making for unconscious patients or those who lack capacity. The next-of-kin has no power to make any decisions regarding medical care, only to advise, and can neither override the previously stated wishes of the patient nor prevent the medical team acting in what they consider to be the best interests of the patient.

[leclerc]

Re: how do i become next of kin

In the United Kingdom, an individual can nominate any other individual as their next-of-kin. There is no requirement for the nominated person to be a blood relative, although it is common. The nominated person must agree to the nomination, otherwise it is invalid. The status of next-of-kin confers no legal rights and has no special responsibilities, except as referred to below in the specific context of the Mental Health Act.

The status of next-of-kin does not in any way imply that they stand to inherit any of the individual's estate in the event of their death.

In the context of health care, patients are often asked to nominate a next-of-kin when registering with their general practitioner, or alternatively on admission to hospital. Hospitals will then notify the next-of-kin that the patient has been admitted or if there is any change in their condition. If the patient is unconscious or otherwise unable to state their next-of-kin, hospitals will usually list their nearest blood relative, though there are no specific rules. Doctors attempt to seek the views of the next-of-kin when considering decision making for unconscious patients or those who lack capacity. The next-of-kin has no power to make any decisions regarding medical care, only to advise, and can neither override the previously stated wishes of the patient nor prevent the medical team acting in what they consider to be the best interests of the patient.

Kati, Edward, is probably a spammer who more or less copied and pasted this website but couldn't understand what it meant: http://www.advicenow.org.uk/living-t...ml,183,FP.html

Half way down, paragraph beginning: As attitudes have changed.......

I can spot em from outer space

[Kati]

Re: how do i become next of kin

Kati, Edward, is probably a spammer who more or less copied and pasted this website but couldn't understand what it meant: http://www.advicenow.org.uk/living-t...ml,183,FP.html

Half way down, paragraph beginning: As attitudes have changed.......

I can spot em from outer space

Me too - I just wanted to put something up so the truth was there for all to see :lol: