Chapter 6. Medical Verification of a Family History

  1. Robin L. Bennett

Published Online: 19 MAR 2002

DOI: 10.1002/0471223913.ch6

Book Title

The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History

The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History

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How to Cite

Bennett, R. L. (2002) Medical Verification of a Family History, in The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471223913.ch6

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 19 MAR 2002
  2. Published Print: 7 APR 1999

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471251545

Online ISBN: 9780471223917

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Keywords:

  • medical records;
  • verification of family history;
  • patient resources for obtaining their own medical-family history;
  • medical information validation;
  • death certificates as information source

Summary

Validation of family medical information is an absolute necessity to provide accurate pedigree analysis and genetic risk assessment. Case examples to illustrate the importance of confirming the family health lore with medical records or death certificates are given. The chapter includes information about

  • Clues for patients on how to approach family members about obtaining medical information

  • How to request medical records

  • Resources for patients to collect their own medical histories/genealogy information

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