Produce a family medical tree on any important person. On the tree, indicate the dates of birth, dates of death, the age of the individual at death, the cause of death if known, and any other medical complications. For those family members who are alive, please indicate any medical conditions that may be part of the person’s genetics (not communicable diseases). Genetic diseases about which to inquire may include, but not limited to, the following: alcoholism, allergies, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency ,arthritis, asthma, blood diseases, cancer (specific), cardiovascular diseases, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, epilepsy, Huntington's disease, mental illness, miscarriages, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, obesity, sickle cell anemia, SIDS, Sickle Cell disease, skin diseases, system lupus erythematosus, thyroid disorders, and Tay-Sachs disease. After completing the family medical history tree, summarize any conclusions that you can on how this might affect the life span and quality of health of the person. This information should include data such as average age of death and major causes of death (by gender) in the person’s family.
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Produce a family medical tree on any important person. On the tree, indicate the dates of...
Select three of the nine types of histories identified in pp. 94 – 96 of your Hawkins text. Imagine that your patient has some positive history in each of these three areas. For example, if you select genetic history, your patient may have a family history of cystic fibrosis. How will you educate your patient about these risks/concerns? What testing may be required? Will you need any referrals? Hawkins P 94-P 96 I. DEFINITION Advanced planning aimed at reducing maternal...