What is the difference between a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care (DPOA-HC)?

• A. A living will designates a surrogate to make decisions when capacity is lacking.
• B. A living will applies only to financial decisions.
• C. A living will expresses patient wishes about end-of-life care; a DPOA-HC designates a surrogate to make decisions when the patient lacks capacity.
• D. A DPOA-HC ends the patient's rights.

Answer: (C)