The application of computer-based tools in obtaining the genetic family history

Current Protocols in Human Genetics

Volumn , Issue SUPPL. 66, 2010, Pages

  Giovanni, Monica A ^a   Murray, Michael F ^a  

^a BRIGHAM AND WOMEN S HOSPITAL   (United States)

Author keywords

family history; genetic medicine; pedigree; risk assessment

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER PROGRAM; FAMILY HEALTH; FAMILY HISTORY; GENETIC RISK; GENETIC SCREENING; HUMAN GENETICS; MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REVIEW; RISK ASSESSMENT; ANAMNESIS; COMPUTER; ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD; MEDICAL GENETICS; MEDICAL RECORD; PROCEDURES;

COMPUTERS; ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS; FAMILY HEALTH; GENETICS, MEDICAL; HEALTH RECORDS, PERSONAL; MEDICAL HISTORY TAKING;

EID: 77954190711     PISSN: 19348266     EISSN: 19348258     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/0471142905.hg0921s66     Document Type: Review

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14. https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/ My Family Health Portrait. A Web-based tool that allows users to enter, save, print, and share their family health history.
15. http://www.brighamandwomens.org/FamilyHistory/ BWH Family History Page. The Brigham and Womens Hospital conducted a Family History Project, encouraging all employees to utilize My Family Health Portrait as a method for gathering and recording their family health information. The Project succeeded in encouraging one-third of all employees to gather this information and share it with the healthcare provider. A project report can be found at this Web site.