Which ethical principle associated with an adult child is legally given the right to make medical decisions for a cognitively impaired parent?

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Paternalism is when one individual assumes the right to make decisions for another. Justice requires that a person seek fairness, treat "equals" equally, and treat "unequals" according to their differences. Fidelity involves the need to keep promises. Beneficence involves actions that are taken in an effort to promote good.

Which Ethical Principle Associated with an Adult Child Is Legally