Medical power of attorney refers to

A) an individual who is able to select the proper attorney for a malpractice case
B) an individual given health care decision power for another person who is deemed incapable of making decisions
C) an automatic power, which any caregiver has for the care decisions of another
D) a power only the Veteran's Administration may grant


Answer: B

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