What Is A Health Care Power Of Attorney?

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What Is A Health Care Power Of Attorney?

A health care power of attorney is another advance care document that allows you to document your wishes for medical care should you become unable to speak and decide for yourself. It, too, is a legal document in North Carolina. When you execute a health care power of attorney you name a person to make your healthrelated decisions for you when you no longer can.

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