Encouraging and assisting patients in their treatment decisions
Having to make a
difficult medical care decision for yourself or a loved one can seem
like an impossible task when the time calls, especially with emotions
running high. At Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, we
understand the difficult position this can create for your family and
friends. We want you to be aware of the legal tools that are
available to you and help you with difficult medical decisions if and
when the time comes.
If you would like
more information about advance directives, call our Chaplaincy
Services office at
Advance
directives
An advance directive is a written description of the medical care you
would or would not want in the future if you were unable to speak for
yourself. An advance directive also can include the name of someone
who will make healthcare decisions for you if you cannot make them
for yourself.
We will follow the instructions expressed by your advance directive
to the extent required by law. If
you are unable to make, or make known, medical decisions and do not
have an advance directive, we will obtain consent from your spouse,
parents, guardian, nearest relative or other person authorized to
speak for you. Learn more.
Ethics
committee
There
may be a time when you're called upon to make a decision about
life-sustaining treatment, either for yourself or for a loved one.
Novant Health has an ethics committee to help you in such
circumstances.
Learn
more.
Organ
and tissue donation
Sadly,
an average of 17 people die each day due to a lack of available
donated organs. Every organ and tissue donor has the potential to
save or enhance the lives of up to 50 people. By becoming a donor,
you have the power to change someone's life for the better.
There
is a great need for organ and tissue donors. By becoming a donor, you
can save a life. Learn
more.
If you would like
more information about advance directives, call our Chaplaincy
Services office at 704-384-4168.