title: The best interests standard: a comparison of the state's parens patriae authority and judicial oversight in best interests determinations for children and incompetent patients.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Griffith
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002648:Child; D002655:Child Custody / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D033222:Judicial Role; D007872:Legal Guardians / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D033242:Minors; D010290:Parents; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014481:United States; D028761:Withholding Treatment