Talk:Next of kin

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[edit] Too Americanized

I find this article far too Americanized; and the links at the foot of the article look an absolute mess and are, to me, absolutely pointless. If the article is going to start mentioning legal systems then I feel it should at least mention how these laws differ in other countries, rather than just the sweeping generalisation used currently. --Cjelly 09:18, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Spouse

is your spouse classed as 'next of kin'

[edit] Examples

The article could do with some concrete examples on the use of the concept in different jurisdictions. Eg, what is the order of priority between siblings, grandparents etc. Does it vary from one place to another? CalJW 15:59, 8 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Worldwide view

Added worldwide view tag. The first issue I noticed is that, under UK law, NOBODY can susbtitute their consent for that of a patient, despite that this article refers to the next of kin given consent on the patients behalf when the patient is incapacitated. -*- u:Chazz/contact/t: 19:36, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

The original aricle is not correct for the UK. 1/ Next of kin is not defined by the law 2/ Thers are no rules about who can and cannot be the N of K. 3/ There is no requirement for the nominated person to be a relative and this person can be a partner (ie not married) or friend 4/ A N of K has no legal liabilities and has no rights to the person's possessions 5/ The nominated person must agree to be N of K and can refuse if they so wish. Cyril B

  • In response to what you have written, This Link seems to partially contradict it, as does this. The UK MoD, at the very least, has a policy (which is described as legal) of an "official" Next of Kin. Similarly, the Mental Health Act has a clearly defined list of "Nearest Relatives". For medical purposes, a "Next of Kin" can be nominated, but this person only has consultory powers and cannot make a final decision on medical matters. --El Pollo Diablo (Talk) 21:58, 1 October 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Moovy

Ther wuz a moovy kalled next uv Kin with patrik swazee. Whi aint in on heer?

BigBubbaUSA (talk) 06:48, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] age of majority

Hello!

This article is somehow confusing. You get the impression that if the next of kin is still of minor age, he or she would be skipped. But this is definitely not true.

Best regards

Harald —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.141.251.179 (talk) 18:56, 15 March 2008 (UTC)