Differentiate between a durable power of attorney and a health care directive.

Differentiate between a durable power of attorney and a health care directive.

• A. A durable power of attorney handles medical decisions; a health care directive handles financial decisions.
• B. A durable power of attorney handles financial decisions; a health care directive guides medical treatment decisions.
• C. They are the same document with no distinction.
• D. Both become active only after death.

Answer: (B)