The parents of a critically ill child are refusing medical treatment for the child. Which of the following terms identifies a legal rule that allows the state to make legal decisions in the best interest of the child?
a. parenti loci c. in lieu parental
b. parens patrie d. bon parentus
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A Incorrect. Parenti loci is not the same as parens patrie.
B Correct. Parens patrie provides the state with an overriding interest in the health and welfare of a child. Parens patrie is a legal rule that allows the state to make decisions in place of parents when they are unable or unwilling to provide for the best interests of the child.
C Incorrect. In lieu parental is not the same as parens patrie.
D Incorrect. Bon parentus is not the same as parens patrie.
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