Nursing 516-Advanced Health Assessment: Writing Assignment: The Genogram
Question Description
Description
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for students to:-develop a genogram that provides an effective tool for gathering family data,-provide a visual portrayal of a patient’s family health history as the history pertains to the physical exam,-provide healthcare providers with a clearer picture of a patient’s non-modifiable risk factors, and-discuss their understanding of the patient’s genomic profile and the relationship to current health concerns.
Overview
A genogram is a visual and written representation of a history and physical. This genogram will be based on information obtained from the Shadow Health patient named Tina. As you are completing the Shadow Health: Health History assignment (see below), you will be able to ask Tina questions in order to gather information for the genogram. Consult Chapter 5, the Family History section and Figure 5-3, in the text for an example.
Directions
Develop a three-generation family medical tree for the Shadow Health patient Tina.-The three generations must include the patient, parents, and grandparents in order to receive full credit.-Identify family members, ages, relationships, and significant health history with identification of risk factors.-Identify deceased, divorced, or estranged family members and ages and causes of death of family members.
-Using the drawing tools in MS Word™, Excel™, or PowerPoint™, and standardized symbols and terminology, create a diagram of a family medical health tree.-Include a written narrative with your diagram describing the family’s health history and the risk factors you identified.-Follow APA guidelines for the narrative portion of the assignment and reference citations.-Submit your completed assignment using the submission link.
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