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.