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The patient states, " I already have a living will. Do I still need a medical durable power of attorney?" How should the medical assistant respond?

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User Tataelm
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Patient still needs to have a medical duranle POA , so soembody can decide for her in case she gets sick. Livibg will will only tell where the patient’s state will go after she/ he sies.
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User Shane Hou
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