I completely refused at first when people first told me about it. I am only 20, I am single and trying to raise a two year old daughter, I have Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, along with many other illnesses that I have been trying to live with all my life.
family history(noun) part of a patient's medical history in which questions are asked in an attempt to find out whether the patient has hereditary tendencies toward particular diseases. family history(Noun) an extension to genealogy in which the life and times of the people concerned are investigated. family history(Noun) Information concerning the disorders suffered by the direct relatives of a patient; especially useful if the disorders are genetic.
Family doctors are primary care physicians who care for patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly. They treat a variety of common ailments and injuries and might refer patients to specialists if more advanced treatment is needed. Family doctors counsel their patients on health topics, including the importance of preventive medicine, exercise and a healthy diet.