How is a durable power of attorney helpful to an incapacitated patient?
a. It directs treatment in accordance with the patient's wishes.
b. It directs an agent to make health care decisions.
c. It gives power to an agent to make decisions regarding health, property, and other assets.
d. It can only be executed by an attorney.
ANS: B
The durable power of attorney gives an agent the power to make health care decisions. It can be executed by anyone and does not extend beyond health care issues. A living will directs treatment according to the patient's wishes.
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