Which statement correctly compares durable medical power of attorney with an advance durable medical power of attorney means allowing another person to make medical decisions on your behalf while an advance directive is a decision you make yourself. durable medical power of attorney is a way of making medical decisions while an advance directive is a way of making financial decisions. durable medical power of attorney is important if one becomes mentally incapacitated while an advance directive is important if one becomes medically incapacitated. durable medical power of attorney should be determined early while an advance directive is not important until one has a terminal