“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;

          Hubert H. Humphrey, United States politician (1911-1978)

“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)

DISCUSSION

1. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?
2. State your reasons based on your knowledge of the health care system
3. Include observations from your practice area and personal experiences.
4. Remember to justify your responses with appropriate source citations.