Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court William Rehnquist once noted that more than one of the nominees to sit on the Supreme Court were asked by the Senate committee considering the appointments whether the nominee considered the Constitution to be a "living" document. Several framers of the Constitution also mentioned that they were creating a living document that would forever meet the needs of the American people. In an essay of approximately 250 words, explain what is meant by the term "living document" and present your position on whether the Constitution does, in fact, meet that definition or it is simply a document that has outlived its usefulness. Use specific examples of how the Constitution has or has not changed to meet the changes in American society. You may wish to propose an amendment that will serve to bring the Constitution back to life if you believe it no longer serves its purpose.

John, a 34 year old father of two children, is a member of a health maintenance organization (hmo) in texas. john has made several trips to an area clinic recommended by his hmo to seek medical attention since finding blood in his bowel movements. he has been taking large amounts of aspirin for persistent headaches but did not realize that this could cause internal bleeding. john was always seen at the clinic by a physician assistant, robert m. but never by a physician. robert didn't ask john about taking any nonprescription medications. john didn't realize that he should mention his over the counter medication (aspirin) consumption. robert tells john to take an antacid preparation to control the bleeding, but does not order any tests. he tells john to return if he is not any better. two days later, john is rushed to the area emergency room with a bowel hemorrhage.1-¿what responsibility, if any, does robert have for john's emergency? 2- does the clinic have a responsibility to provide its hmo members with the services of a physician? 3- what responsibility, as a healthcare consumer, does john have for his own medical condition?