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What is the difference between a health care proxy and power of attorney?

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Close: A healthcare proxy designates and individual to be responsible for all healthcare decisions, whereas a power of attorney may be designated to make all legal decisions in all aspects of your life. They are very close but differ in their limitations according to my knowledge.

Answered 5/15/2019

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