08 Aug It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life
Students are to write an essay in agreement or opposition to the following:
“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the handicapped.”
Hubert H. Humphrey, United States politician (1911-1978)
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?
State your reasons based on your knowledge of the health care system , observations in the clinical area, & personal experiences. Justify your responses with the use of appropriate resources & in-text citations (APA).
Evaluation Criteria (graded on the following):
Student clearly articulates & states a position & reasoning for the position choice (50 points)
Student demonstrates an understanding of the relevance of the quote to the role of government & access to care for the uninsured (50 points).
Student clearly demonstrates ability to organize thoughts & ideas in a complete, well writen paper with support & justification (50 points).
Writing style, APA formatting, grammar, & use of referencing/citations (50 points).
Requirements: 1 page
Purpose: To provide students with experience to reflect on their personal views related to the role of government & access to care for the uninsured.
