Family Medical History - A Cornerstone in Homoeopathic Prescription

Family histories were almost exclusively of interest to persons who had obtained their wealth or rank by inheritance till the late 19th century. Families have many factors common, including their genes, environment and lifestyle, habit. Together, these factors can give clues to medical conditions that may run in family. By noticing patterns of disorder among, relatives, healthcare professionals can determine whether an individual, other family members, or future generations may be at an increased risk of developing a particular condition. Thus, knowledge of family medical history helps to diagnose the disease & prevent increased risk of certain morbid disorder, particularly in homoeopathy it helps to ascertain the inherited constitution of patient, also helps in selection of a constitutional remedy for that particular condition.