Your family’s medical history is one of the most important indicators of your future health and is valuable information for your doctor. Thanksgiving is National Family History day and is a great time ...

When I began my own private practice in 1989, an oral surgeon offered his office to me for rent on Wednesdays when he was not there. I realized that I needed some type of intake questionnaire form. I ...

When you go to the doctor, the first thing you’re asked is, “Do you have a family history of X?” Do you know the answer? Understanding your family medical history might seem excessive, but it can play ...

Every two or three years, I have a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. That’s a far more stringent schedule than the current guidelines outlined by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, ...

The more Betsy Adler learned about her family’s medical history, the more interested and concerned she became. Several of her first cousins had been treated for cancer, and three of her male cousins ...

Many of you already know November 28 is Thanksgiving, and you are probably already planning the menu for your bountiful feast. While you’re passing the time (and the green bean casserole) with loved ...

We are all looking for ways to connect with our patients. The health history form is the starting point to building a lasting relationship with your patients. A new patient expects to fill out a ...