Ilmu Rekam Medis

Your family's health information can help you in many ways. For example, if a medical condition runs in your family, you may receive the following benefits:

• Better screening. You or other relatives may be offered disease screening at an earlier age than the general population. For example, breast cancer screening may begin in the mid-20s instead of in the 40s and 50s, or colon cancer screening may be offered in the 20s and 30s instead of in the 50s.
• Better medical prevention. There may be medications or vitamins that you can take to help prevent a condition. For example, a doctor may suggest taking oral contraceptives to reduce a woman's chance of developing ovarian cancer.
• More informed pregnancy planning. A couple may be able to make more informed decisions about becoming pregnant because of family health information.
• Psychological well-being. Knowing your family medical history puts you in control of your health and of your screening schedule for diseases that you know run in your family. With this information, you also know what diseases you should stay informed about to ensure the health of yourself and your family.