Health Care Directives

Health Care Directives

Kansas advance directive lets someone choose their end-of-life medical care and an agent to carry out their wishes in case they become unable to advocate for themselves and their own health. An advance directive is meant for the elderly or any person that may no longer able to speak for themselves in the future. After the form has been signed in the presence of a notary or two (2) witnesses, it is legal for use.

Advance Directive Includes

  • Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions;
  • Living Will Declaration; and
  • Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Directive.

Laws

Statute – Chapter 58, Article 6 (Powers and Letters of Attorney),

Signing Requirements (§ 58-632§ 65-28,103) – Two (2) witnesses or a notary public.

State Definition (§ 65-3240(1)) – “Advance health-care directive” means a power of attorney for health care or a record signed by a prospective donor containing the prospective donor’s direction concerning a healthcare decision for the prospective donor.

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