What is the difference between a POAHC and Living Will?
The main difference between a power of attorney for health care and a living will is that a power of attorney for health care allows you to legally authorize another person or persons to make health care decisions when you are incapable. A living will only allows you to provide instructions about when you would not want certain medical care. For most people, the power of attorney for health care is the most effective, flexible document and it is the best document to use when you can appoint another person to make your decision if you become incapable.
