JOHN Q SELF REFLECTION
Directions: Please answer the following questions to the best of
your ability.
1. Summarize, in your own words, what you saw watching the
movie John Q.
2. Did the ending justify the means of John's situation?
WHY?
3. Do you think your parents would have done the same for
you? WHY or WHY NOT?
4. What do you think you would do if you were in John's
situation?
5. What could John have done to prevent this situation
regarding his insurance policy? (List all government plans
or options John could have purchased.)
6. Do you think all citizens should have the right to health
care when they do not have health insurance? Why or why
not?

7. Would you be willing to pay higher taxes to assure that everyone is given the health care they deserve? If yes – explain why. If no – what other options could you think of to help people who cannot afford health care?





8. What things can you do to take charge of your own health care? What questions should you ask your doctor, parents, employer or Health Insurance Company?


9. Are you an organ donor? If yes – WHY? If no – would this situation in this movie change your mind?



10. List some important life lessons you have now learned from watching John Q and our health insurance lesson in class.