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Taking a family history

W D Macdiarmid

    Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
    |February 10, 2011
    PubMed
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    A thorough family history, including genetic history, is often overlooked, delaying diagnosis and care. Deliberate inquiry yields crucial information for early problem recognition and precise diagnosis, saving time and costs.

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