In Virginia, if a husband becomes ill and is unable to make decisions for himself, the next of kin typically includes his spouse, who has the primary legal authority to make medical decisions on his behalf. If the spouse is unavailable or if there is no spouse, the hierarchy of next of kin would then include adult children, parents, and siblings, in that order. It's important for individuals to have advance directives or medical power of attorney documents to specify their wishes regarding medical care and decision-making.
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