Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Next of kin

H Caulfield1, H Platzer

  • 1Royal College of Nursing, London.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|January 27, 1999
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Understanding who qualifies as a patient's next of kin is crucial for nurses. This article clarifies the definition, including non-biologically related partners, to ensure patient wishes are respected.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

In knee osteoarthritis, the production of cytokines and metalloproteinases in presence of chondrocytes and CD4<sup>+</sup> T cells depends on T cell subset: An in vitro analysis.

Osteoarthritis and cartilage open·2025
Same author

Audit of tongue-tie division in neonates with breastfeeding difficulties: how we do it.

Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery·2011
Same author

Imaging on thermoplastic films: a new recording technique for a real-time coherent light valve.

Applied optics·2010
Same author

A prospective study to determine the incidence of atopy in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea.

International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology·2006
Same author

Adenoid size assessment: a comparison of palpation, nasendoscopy and mirror examination.

Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery·2005
Same author

[Nation-wide program for the prevention of atherosclerosis. Physicians, patients and health insurance carriers must all pull together].

MMW Fortschritte der Medizin·2004

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Patient Rights
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • The definition of 'next of kin' is often ambiguous in healthcare settings.
  • Current definitions may exclude partners not related by blood or marriage, impacting patient care and advocacy.
  • Negative experiences of lesbian and gay individuals highlight the need for inclusive definitions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the definition of 'next of kin' in patient care.
  • To address whether partners, including same-sex partners, should be included.
  • To provide guidance for nurses and healthcare institutions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of legal and ethical definitions of 'next of kin'.
  • Review of patient advocacy literature, particularly concerning LGBTQ+ individuals.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Examination of negative patient experiences related to next of kin identification.

    • Main Results:

    • The term 'next of kin' requires a broader interpretation to encompass chosen family and partners.
    • Excluding non-biologically related partners can lead to significant distress and disenfranchisement for patients.
    • Current admission documents may not accurately reflect a patient's intended support system.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers must adopt inclusive definitions of 'next of kin'.
    • Admission documents should be revised to allow patients to designate their preferred support persons.
    • Respecting patient autonomy necessitates recognizing their chosen family structures.