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What is the difference between a durable power of attorney for healthcare and a directive to physicians?

April 26, 2017Directive durable Healthcare physicians power of attorney

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What is the difference between a durable power of attorney for healthcare and a directive to physicians?

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A directive to physicians is limited in that it only applies to your decision to withhold or withdraw life support once death is imminent. A durable power of attorney for healthcare is broader in scope and appoints someone else to make many medical treatment decisions for you.