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craiczarry

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The difference between a living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare is that a _____.
 A) Durable power of attorney designates specific treatments that should be held or withheld in the event a patient becomes incapacitated
  B) Durable power of attorney and living will are both executed by the family after the patient becomes incapacitated, determining the surrogate decision maker
  C) Living will designates treatment, while a durable power of attorney designates a surrogate decision maker
  D) Living will is executed while the patient is competent and designates a person who makes decisions in the event he is incapacitated

Question 2

An advanced directive is best described as a document that _____.
 A) Advises heirs as to a patient's desires regarding making endowments to hospitals
  B) Describes treatment a patient wishes to have or not have in case of incapacitation
  C) Orders the disbursement of an estate after death, similar to a power of attorney
  D) Results in a requirement that the patient's last will and testament be probated



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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