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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Medical record
  1. What are the benefits and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... individual, they are not in your insurance or medical record (unless you share results with your healthcare professional). It is often less expensive than genetic testing obtained through a healthcare ... be used to further medical research. Depending on the company, the database may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcrisksbenefits - Genetics
  2. Why is it important to know my family health history?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... good time to discuss these issues. Additionally, obtaining medical records and other documents (such as obituaries and death ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/familyhistory - Genetics
  3. What happens during a genetic consultation?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... a genetics professional asks about a person’s medical history and takes a detailed family health history (a record of health information about a person's immediate ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/expectations - Genetics
  4. What are some potential benefits of precision medicine and the Precision Medicine Initiative?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... range of diseases. Better integration of electronic health records (EHRs) in patient care, which will allow doctors and researchers to access medical data more easily. Learn how to cite this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../precisionmedicine/potentialbenefits - Genetics