How do end-of-life care decisions typically get made for patients lacking capacity?

• A. Decisions are made solely by clinicians based on medical prognosis.
• B. Through advance directives, durable power of attorney for health care, or court-appointed guardians; decisions guided by substituted judgment or best interests standards.
• C. Decisions are always deferred to family preferences regardless of capacity.
• D. Decisions are postponed until capacity returns.

Answer: (D)