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Use this document (fillable form attached below) to chose the person who will carry out your health care instructions in case you are not conscious or are unable to make those decisions.
You do not have to chose a family member. If you do, make sure to give that person a notarized copy. Also share the document with other family members and give a copy to your doctor.
This document only gives powers to your chosen person while you are living. You may take away that power or change it at any time.
This form may be signed prior to a hospitalization to make clear your wishes in certain health care situations. A copy should be provided to the hospital, at admission. You may also wish to provide one to your primary doctor.
The form, attached below, is fillable.
Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment by signing up via the link below or by phone..
This clinic is for Civil Legal questions or if you are in need of Legal Advice.
Appointments are available in-person or via tele-video. This clinic is not for criminal issues.
Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
Bldg. 26, ground floor PEC rooms | By Appointment
Walk-Ins welcome, but are not guaranteed a time slot.
The ultimate link to all benefits and services offered to Veterans. Very comprehensive site and easy to use. Find all the information you need in one place.
https://www.va.gov/
Kansas Health Care Documents Explained: Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney
The main question these documents address is “who controls your health care if you are not able to make decisions yourself?”
Kansas statutes make two legal documents available to you to make sure your wishes are followed:
Understanding Emancipation Laws in Kansas: What You Need to Know
What is Emancipation?
Emancipation means you are legally separated from your parents or guardian and do not have to live with them.
The law in Kansas emancipates you when you are 18 years old.
Having a baby does not make you legally emancipated.
Your parents cannot emancipate you so they are no longer legally responsible for financially providing for you.
KLS provides legal assistance for Veterans who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness.
Legal assistance addresses the top seven areas identified by Veterans in the Veterans’ CHALENG survey as being their top legal problems:
You have the right to make decisions now regarding your own health care in the future.
What is Advance Care Planning?
Advance Care Planning is a process for helping you understand possible future health care choices. Reflect on your own values and goals and discuss your choices with those persons closest to you. You may also put your wishes in writing in case you become unable to make your own decisions in the future.
Stateside Legal
This website is designed for members of the military, Veterans, their families and advocates. The goals of statesidelegal.org are to help Service members and Veterans:
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Selected filters:
Use this document (fillable form attached below) to chose the person who will carry out your health care instructions in case you are not conscious or are unable to make those decisions.
You do not have to chose a family member. If you do, make sure to give that person a notarized copy. Also share the document with other family members and give a copy to your doctor.
This document only gives powers to your chosen person while you are living. You may take away that power or change it at any time.
This form may be signed prior to a hospitalization to make clear your wishes in certain health care situations. A copy should be provided to the hospital, at admission. You may also wish to provide one to your primary doctor.
The form, attached below, is fillable.
Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment by signing up via the link below or by phone..
This clinic is for Civil Legal questions or if you are in need of Legal Advice.
Appointments are available in-person or via tele-video. This clinic is not for criminal issues.
Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
Bldg. 26, ground floor PEC rooms | By Appointment
Walk-Ins welcome, but are not guaranteed a time slot.
The ultimate link to all benefits and services offered to Veterans. Very comprehensive site and easy to use. Find all the information you need in one place.
https://www.va.gov/
Kansas Health Care Documents Explained: Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney
The main question these documents address is “who controls your health care if you are not able to make decisions yourself?”
Kansas statutes make two legal documents available to you to make sure your wishes are followed:
Understanding Emancipation Laws in Kansas: What You Need to Know
What is Emancipation?
Emancipation means you are legally separated from your parents or guardian and do not have to live with them.
The law in Kansas emancipates you when you are 18 years old.
Having a baby does not make you legally emancipated.
Your parents cannot emancipate you so they are no longer legally responsible for financially providing for you.
KLS provides legal assistance for Veterans who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness.
Legal assistance addresses the top seven areas identified by Veterans in the Veterans’ CHALENG survey as being their top legal problems:
You have the right to make decisions now regarding your own health care in the future.
What is Advance Care Planning?
Advance Care Planning is a process for helping you understand possible future health care choices. Reflect on your own values and goals and discuss your choices with those persons closest to you. You may also put your wishes in writing in case you become unable to make your own decisions in the future.
Stateside Legal
This website is designed for members of the military, Veterans, their families and advocates. The goals of statesidelegal.org are to help Service members and Veterans:
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