Medical Genealogy Tool Kit
This tool kit makes it easier for genealogists to use the U.S. Surgeon General's "My Family Helath Portrait" Resources help genealogists develop a plan to contact relatives, gather and share information.
Before the Family Reunion
- Customize this sample Family Letter to let relatives know why you are creating a family health history
- Send the letter to family members before the event
- Customize and print the Medical Genealogy Questionnaire for everyone
- Print copies of the Quick Info Card and extra copies of the Family Letter
- Reveiw the Family Reunion Medical Genealogy Checklist
- Visit the Surgeon General's Online Health History Tool and learn about the kind of information needed
- Develop a plan to share your Medical Genealogy
- Communicate with the host/hostess about your plans
- Visit Frequently Asked Questions for more about genetics and health history
During the Family Reunion
- Distribute the Medical Genealogy Questionnaire to each person at the reunion
- Distribute the Quick Info Card to answer questions about the usefulness of a medical genealogy
- Collect your family's Medical Genealogy Questionnaires
After the Family Reunion
- Enter information from your Medical Genealogy Questionnaires online at the Surgeon General's "My Family Portrait"
- Share copies with your family
- Share copies with your health care providers
- Share your experience with us on Discu
Medical Genealogy Resources
About the Medical Genealogy Project
Conditions/Disorders/Diseases
Find Help When you Need More Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Genetic Testing and Genetic Counseling
Medical Genealogy Tool Kit for Librarians
Pediatric and Pregnancy Genetics
Regional Genetic Resources
Symptom Navigators
