Faced with a terminal diagnosis, North Carolina residents deserve the full range of options for care at the end of life, including medical aid in dying. Medical aid in dying allows terminally ill adults to get a prescription they can take to end their life peacefully.

Most recently, on May 3, 2021, the North Carolina House of Representatives introduced H.B 780, legislation authorizing medical aid in dying, with bipartisan support. The bill has been referred to the committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

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  • Watch: We conducted a webinar about dementia, which can be found here. This webinar is just the start of further activity and engagement around dementia, advance planning, and end-of-life options in North Carolina.

Tools and Resources

simple blue medical cross graphic.For Patients Access the North Carolina Advance Directive  

 

 

tools for end of life planning and decision making.End-of-Life Planning Use our step-by-step guide to chart your journey.  

 

 

advance care planning and resources in Spanish, espanol.Los recursos en Español Los recursos en Español.  

 

 

answers to questions about COVID-19, including treatment and end of life.COVID-19 Toolkit Get answers to your questions about COVID-19 and end-of-life care.  

 

 

tools for end of life planning and decision making.Resources for Providers Find resources tailored to the needs of healthcare providers.