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Encyclopedia of Health and Medicine

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Family Medical Tree 421<br />

compile a family medical tree is to ask key family<br />

members, such as parents <strong>and</strong> gr<strong>and</strong>parents, about<br />

health conditions. However, some people are<br />

reluctant to discuss health problems. Sometimes it<br />

is helpful to mention to the doctor that a particular<br />

health condition affects more than one first<br />

degree relative or multiple second degree relatives.<br />

Record family health information, <strong>and</strong> give a<br />

copy <strong>of</strong> the document to the family or regular<br />

physician as well as other family members.

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