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Certain physical states mimic the symptoms of a brain dead body, as in barbiturate intoxication, alcohol intoxication, overdose of a sedative, hypothermia, hypoglycemia, a coma or a persistent vegetative state. The difference between a brain dead individual and any of these other states is that there is no chance for recovery. While the law varies from locale to locale, if a brain is permanently non-functioning, doctors will frequently make the choice to withdraw artificial life support systems. In the case of a permanent, irreversible coma or a persistent vegetative state, the decision to pull the plug, as it were, falls to medical personnel or the family of the patient. Laws are not firmly or nationally established when dealing with these patients.
As competent adults, we have a constitutional right to make advance decisions regarding our medical care. By establishing a living will now, you guarantee that your family will not have to guess about your desires at a later date. Included in a LegalZoom Kansas living will is the designation of a health care agent, a person able to make decisions for you if you cannot, even if you are not terminally ill or in an irreversible coma. Living wills allow you to include special instructions regarding artificial nutrition or pain medication.
LegalZoom can help prepare a customized living will that meets every Kansas requirement. Start the process today by simply filling out our easy-to-follow online questionnaire. Get your very own living will in three easy steps.
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