Advance Directives

If you ever lose the ability to make decisions for yourself, advance directives outline your wishes for your physician and family in regards to your health care.

UNC Health Johnston can provide you with a complete advance directives packet that can be downloaded and completed before you arrive for your procedure/treatment.

In North Carolina, some types of advance directives include:

• A healthcare power of attorney (POA) [PDF] allows you to name someone who can make decisions about your health care if you become unable to decide for yourself.

• A living will [PDF] informs UNC Health Johnston and your family of your health care decisions should you become unable to do so.
  
  
• Advance instructions provide instructions and preferences regarding mental health treatment.