Your Family Medical History

Your Family Medical History

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Overview

Health problems sometimes run in the family. That's why it's important to know as much as you can about the health problems of your birth family. This information can help your doctor provide better care.

Start with what you know. Then ask your parents or other relatives for more information. It's a good idea to update this chart every year or so. Take a copy with you every time you see a new doctor. He or she can keep it in your file.

Family medical history

Family member

Name

Health problems. (Include approximate age when problem started or occurred.)

If no longer living, cause of death. (Include the age at death.)

My mother


   

My father

     

My sisters and brothers


   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Mother's mother

     

Mother's father

     

Father's mother

     

Father's father

     

Others


   

   

   

Credits

Current as of: April 4, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine