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Obtaining the family history for common, multifactorial diseases by family physicians. A descriptive systematic review.
The European journal of general practice - 1 Dec 2009
Plat Arian W, Kroon Abraham A, Van Schayck Constant P, De Leeuw Peter W, Stoffers Henri E J H
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the knowledge on the use of comprehensive family history taking for common, multifactorial diseases in primary health care. DESIGN AND DATA SOURCES: Systematic review of MEDLINE (1966-2008), EMBASE (1986-2008) and Cochrane Library. METHODS: Search terms reflected 'primary care', 'family history' and 'genetics'. Included were original studies, published in the English language, from a...
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