N.C. Gen. Stat. § 32A-30
Who may make an authorization to consent to health care for minor.
§ 32A-30. Who may make an authorization to consent to health care for minor.
Any custodial parent having understanding and capacity to make and communicate health care decisions who is 18 years of age or older or who is emancipated may make an authorization to consent to health care for the parent's minor child.