Telling Stories, Understanding Real Life Genetics
http://www.geneticseducation.nhs.uk/tellingstories/
A web-based resource for health professionals that uses patient stories within a searchable education framework. Annotated stories are accompanied by video clips, expert commentaries and related activities. All stories and accompanying toolkit are downloadable as PDF files. [PHPartners  - New Links for the week of Oct 30, 2009]

Keeping up with the family
http://www.hhs.gov/news/healthbeat/2009/10/20091026a.html
When doctors ask you how your family is doing, they’re not looking for an answer along the lines of, “Fine. And yours?” [HHS HealthBeat (October 26, 2009)]

US Surgeon General’s Family Health Portrait
https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/
Your family health history can help your health care practitioner provide better care for you. It can help identify whether you have higher risk for some diseases. It can help your health care practitioner recommend actions for reducing your personal risk of disease. And it can help in looking for early warning signs of disease.

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