Question

final assessment - medical terminology: translation & communication
medical terminology: translation & communication
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which of the following would not be important to record in a patients family history?
the fact the patients stepfather has high blood pressure
the fact the patients sister has diabetes
the fact the patients grandfather died of heart disease
the fact the patients brother suffered a stroke last year

Explanation:

Family history in medicine focuses on biological - related health conditions. A step - father is not a biological relative, and his health conditions may not be genetically relevant to the patient.

Answer:

The fact the patient's stepfather has high blood pressure