Axia College Material

Appendix H

Family Medical Tree

To create a medical family tree, access the Web site located at , click on the Create a Family History button to complete the medical family tree by entering your information into the boxes. After creating your medical family tree, answer the following questions:

1 Why is it important to know your family medical history?

It is important to know my families medical history for many reasons. First, it gives me insight to the potential dangers I may face in my future with my health. So many diseases are and can be hereditary. Next, if I need an operation, or a donor, knowing my families medical history could save my life.

2 Does knowing your family history make you more aware of...