There are a variety of advance care directive forms available to record your wishes and select your health care agent. Advance directive laws differ from state to state. If you move, you should check with an attorney or healthcare provider to ensure that your advance directive is valid. Here are several choices for obtaining the documents for North and South Carolina:

North Carolina:

Advance Care Planning" Video Now Available. Learn about the options available to you in defining your end-of-life care. Created by the Brody School of Medicine

To view this video on Advance Directives in NC, go to: http://video.hsl.ecu.edu/MBR_AdvCarePlanning.asx

NC Medical Care Decisions and Advance Directives Brochure produced by NC Division of Medical Assistance is available for download and reproduction:

• A full color 16 page brochure - Click Here
• An economical 4 page brochure - Click Here

NC Living Wills:

NC Living Will (English)
NC Health Care Power of Attorney (English)

NC Advance Health Care Directive Registry

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State has established a registry where one may file their Advance Health Care Directives. They may include the following: