How Is a Health Care Proxy Different Than a Durable

question 2

Multiple Choice

How is a health care proxy different than a durable power of attorney?

• A) A health care proxy must be an attorney.
• B) A health care proxy cannot make medical decisions.
• C) A health care proxy must be related to the designee.
• D) A health care proxy can only make health care decisions.
• E) A health care proxy must be a relative of the patient.

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