Important Information when Taking Family Genetic History
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Family Genetic History Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to understand the implications of genetics on an individual’s health and potential risk for disease. You are to obtain a family genetic history on a non-related adult participant.
Course Outcomes
This assignment meets the following course outcomes:
- Examine communication patterns used in the care of culturally diverse individuals and families (PO 1)
- Analyze evidence-based resources and scientific principles to support clinical decision making. (PO 3)
- Utilize nursing judgment in development of individualized plan of care incorporating a holistic framework across the health-illness continuum (PO 5)
- Integrate professional awareness of the effect of genetics, culture and healthcare disparities on the health of individuals and families. (PO 9)
- Demonstrate scholarly written communication supported by current evidence (PO-9)
Due Date
The Family Genetic History Assignment is to be submitted by Sunday 11:55 pm ET in Week 3. Please see the course syllabus regarding the policy for late assignments. Any questions or concerns should be directed to your instructor via email within your course.
Important Disclaimer
Important – When taking a family genetic history it is very important that the information be accurate. Please inform your participant that they have the right to refuse to share information with you. If the adult participant exercises this right, please write in the appropriate spot “Does not want to disclose information.”
Directions
- Refer to Chapter 4 pp 52-54 in your Jarvis textbook that discusses family history.
- Download the Family Genetic History Form located in the resources file of your course.
- Complete the family genetic history using the information from your non-related adult participant. The focus of this assignment is on health and health risk therefore you do not need to include nursing/medical detail. Please be sure to read chapter 4 or the assigned readings in Week 2 to consider the potential impact of genetics and family health history on an individual’s state of health and health risk.
- This paper does not require APA format except for a title paper. However, it is expected that the student will use proper writing and grammar techniques. References are to be documented in APA format.
- If it provides more insight for you, you may use the draw function in word to demonstrate the relationships among the family genogram. However, this is not the focus of this assignment. Rather, the student is expected to gather health information and analyze potential health risk for the participant who provided the information.
Generic History
Student's Name
Institutional Affiliation
Course Name
Professor's Name
Due Date
Genetic History Form
Family Member
Description
Paternal grandfather
First and last initials:
SW
Birthdate:
1920
Death date:
2000
Occupation:
Retired as a Fisherman
Education:
unknown
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Diagnosed with overweight and Obesity, High Blood Pressure, and Diabetes. Died from Diabetes
Paternal grandmother
First and last initials:
CW
Birthdate:
1930
Death date:
1960
Occupation:
Lower Grade Teacher
Education:
Does not want to disclose
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Diagnosed with Hypertension during her first pregnancy. She died from Preeclampsia in her second pregnancy
Father
First and last initials:
EW
Birthdate:
1955
Death date:
Not Applicable
Occupation:
Registered Dietitian
Education:
Masters Degree
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
He was diagnosed with Hypertension ten years ago. Has been on medication and lifestyle modifications for those years
Father’s siblings (write a summary of any significant health issues)
The father has a brother who is five years younger than him. He was born prematurely following their mother's death. He was born with a heart condition and was diagnosed with Hypertension approximately ten years ago.
Maternal grandfather
First and last initials:
RJ
Birthdate:
1927
Death date:
1997
Occupation:
Retired as a Carpenter
Education:
unknown
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
He was diagnosed with Diabetes secondary to Hypertension. He died from a septic diabetic wound.
Maternal grandmother
First and last initials:
CJ
Birthdate:
1950
Death date:
Not Applicable
Occupation:
Business Woman, operating a grocery store
Education:
Does not want to disclose
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Fully healthy, without any medical complications
Mother
First and last initials:
RW
Birthdate:
1975
Death date:
Not Applicable
Occupation:
A janitor at a local healthcare facility
Education:
Diploma in public health science
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Fully Healthy, without any medical complications
Mother’s siblings (write a brief summary of any significant health issues)
Her elder brother was diagnosed with Hypertension recently.
Adult Participant
First and last initials:
KW
Birthdate:
1996
Death date:
Not Applicable
Occupation:
Registered Dietitian
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
He was recently diagnosed with Hypertension
Adult participant’s siblings (write a brief summary of any significant health issues)
Other siblings are healthy, without any health issue or complication
Adult participant’s a spouse/significant other
First and last initials:
BW
Birthdate:
1996
Death date:
Not Applicable
Occupation:
House Wife
Education:
University
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Healthy, without any health issue or complication
Adult participant’s children (write a summary for each child, up to four children)
Child #1 first and last initials:
BW
Birthdate:
2014
Death date:
2014
Occupation:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Primary language:
Not Applicable
Health summary:
Born Prematurely and died from severe birth Asphyxia immediately afte...
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