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A Kansas advance directive is a legal document that lets you to choose your medical treatment preferences in case you are unable to communicate your decisions. This can include your choices regarding the types of medical care you want or do not want, and also appointing a healthcare proxy (also known as a durable power of attorney for healthcare) to make decisions on your behalf.
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Why is a Kansas Advance Directive Important?
Future Medical Wishes are Followed
By knowing someone you trust can make decisions when you cannot.
Reduces Stress for Loved Ones
It alleviates the burden on family members and loved ones from making difficult medical decisions during stressful times.
Legal Clarity
Provides clear legal guidelines to healthcare providers, in accordance with Kansas law.
Key Elements of the Advance Directive Health Care Poxy Form
Living Will
This part outlines the types of treatments you want/do not want if you are terminally ill or permanently unconscious. This can include decisions about life-sustaining treatments such as mechanical ventilation, resuscitation (CPR), and artificial nutrition and hydration.
Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
This section allows you to designate a healthcare proxy that can make medical decisions for you. This person should understand your values and wishes regarding medical treatment.
Obtaining the Advance Healthcare Directive Form Online
- Simple Forms: Simpleforms.com provide free Kansas Advance Directive template downloads.
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has the resources and forms for advance directives. You can find downloadable templates and instructions for completing them on their website.
- Healthcare Providers: Many hospitals and healthcare providers offer advance directive forms and assistance in completing them. Contact your healthcare provider for more information.
- Online Resources: Websites like AARP, CaringInfo, and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) offer state-specific advance directive forms and guides.