A North Carolina Medical Power of Attorney lets you give someone (called the agent or attorney-in-fact) the power to make healthcare decisions for you if you’re unable to communicate. This document is often called a health care power of attorney in NC.
Laws
Statute: Chapter 32A, Article 3 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Signing Requirements: Two (2) Witnesses and a Notary Public (§ 32A-16(3)).
Revocation: This can occur when the principal creates a new MPOA, files a Revocation of Power of Attorney, informs the healthcare provider of their desire to revoke, or in the event of the principal’s death, except for decisions concerning the autopsy, anatomical gifts, or disposition of remains (§ 32A-20).
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