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Medical history: Compiling your medical family tree
What other sources of information may be beneficial?
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How is a family medical history used?
What's the best way to gather family medical information?
What information should be included in a family medical history?
What other sources of information might be beneficial?
What should I do after compiling the information?
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Your family medical history, sometimes called a medical family tree, is a record of illnesses and medical conditions affecting your family members. Here's why a family medical history can come in handy — and how to create one of your own.