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At what point does the formation stage of the family life cycle end?
At what point does the formation stage of the family life cycle end?
- When the last child is born
- When the spouse dies
- At the birth of the 1st child (correct)
- At marriage
Which stage marks the beginning of the complete extension phase in the family life cycle?
Which stage marks the beginning of the complete extension phase in the family life cycle?
- Birth of the last child (correct)
- 1st child leaves home
- Spouse dies
- Birth of the 1st child
What is a primary principle of family medicine?
What is a primary principle of family medicine?
- It serves as the first point of medical contact within the health care system. (correct)
- It is the last point of medical contact within the health care system.
- It provides specialized care only for chronic diseases.
- It focuses on the diagnosis of health problems only.
What event marks the end of the contraction stage?
What event marks the end of the contraction stage?
Which stage follows after the complete contraction phase?
Which stage follows after the complete contraction phase?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of family medicine?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of family medicine?
What distinguishes a family from a household?
What distinguishes a family from a household?
Which service is included in the basket of family practice services?
Which service is included in the basket of family practice services?
What is the initial stage of the family life cycle?
What is the initial stage of the family life cycle?
What event signifies the transition from the extension stage to the complete extension stage?
What event signifies the transition from the extension stage to the complete extension stage?
What is a main focus of family medicine regarding patient care?
What is a main focus of family medicine regarding patient care?
Which of the following best defines a nuclear family?
Which of the following best defines a nuclear family?
Which aspect is NOT associated with the comprehensiveness of care in family medicine?
Which aspect is NOT associated with the comprehensiveness of care in family medicine?
What is the primary function of the family concerning care?
What is the primary function of the family concerning care?
At what point does the dissolution stage begin?
At what point does the dissolution stage begin?
Which phase ends with the death of the survivor?
Which phase ends with the death of the survivor?
Which type of family is formed after marriage?
Which type of family is formed after marriage?
What is NOT a characteristic of a family?
What is NOT a characteristic of a family?
What role does the family play in socialization?
What role does the family play in socialization?
How does the family provide status concerning education?
How does the family provide status concerning education?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the family?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the family?
What are family dynamics primarily characterized by?
What are family dynamics primarily characterized by?
Which factor is NOT considered a structural factor influencing family dynamics?
Which factor is NOT considered a structural factor influencing family dynamics?
How can family dynamics affect an individual's well-being?
How can family dynamics affect an individual's well-being?
Which of the following is an example of a mild stress event in a family system?
Which of the following is an example of a mild stress event in a family system?
What role does gender play in family dynamics?
What role does gender play in family dynamics?
Which of the following factors is related to the family system changes?
Which of the following factors is related to the family system changes?
Which demographic factor can greatly influence the age patterns in family dynamics?
Which demographic factor can greatly influence the age patterns in family dynamics?
What aspect is NOT influenced by family dynamics on health?
What aspect is NOT influenced by family dynamics on health?
Which characteristic is unique to the family medicine model as compared to the specialist care model?
Which characteristic is unique to the family medicine model as compared to the specialist care model?
What is a main focus of care in the specialists care model?
What is a main focus of care in the specialists care model?
In a family medicine model, care is primarily oriented towards which of the following?
In a family medicine model, care is primarily oriented towards which of the following?
Which of the following options is NOT included in a family genogram?
Which of the following options is NOT included in a family genogram?
The index person in a family genogram refers to which of the following?
The index person in a family genogram refers to which of the following?
What role does the physician-patient relationship play in the family medicine model?
What role does the physician-patient relationship play in the family medicine model?
Which of the following differentiates specialists care from family medicine care?
Which of the following differentiates specialists care from family medicine care?
Which element is a crucial part of the information included in a family genogram?
Which element is a crucial part of the information included in a family genogram?
What is one way families can contribute to the prevention of diseases?
What is one way families can contribute to the prevention of diseases?
Which of the following is a potential negative impact of family dynamics on health?
Which of the following is a potential negative impact of family dynamics on health?
How can families assist sick individuals during illness?
How can families assist sick individuals during illness?
What defines family medicine as a medical specialty?
What defines family medicine as a medical specialty?
What role does family play in maintaining healthy living conditions?
What role does family play in maintaining healthy living conditions?
Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure families can utilize?
Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure families can utilize?
What can be a consequence of families acquiring bad habits?
What can be a consequence of families acquiring bad habits?
Which aspect is included in the scope of family medicine?
Which aspect is included in the scope of family medicine?
What is a primary characteristic of family medicine regarding patient interaction?
What is a primary characteristic of family medicine regarding patient interaction?
Which principle of family medicine emphasizes a patient’s ongoing relationship with their healthcare provider?
Which principle of family medicine emphasizes a patient’s ongoing relationship with their healthcare provider?
In family medicine, how is comprehensiveness of care best described?
In family medicine, how is comprehensiveness of care best described?
What aspect of family medicine involves developing a person-centered approach?
What aspect of family medicine involves developing a person-centered approach?
Which service is emphasized as part of the basket of services in family medicine?
Which service is emphasized as part of the basket of services in family medicine?
Which preventive measure is NOT commonly utilized by families to maintain health?
Which preventive measure is NOT commonly utilized by families to maintain health?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the family regarding its sick members?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the family regarding its sick members?
How do families commonly contribute to the onset of certain diseases?
How do families commonly contribute to the onset of certain diseases?
In which way can families significantly impact the mental well-being of their members during crises?
In which way can families significantly impact the mental well-being of their members during crises?
What is a common genetic disorder that families can transmit to their members?
What is a common genetic disorder that families can transmit to their members?
Which aspect is NOT integrated within the scope of family medicine?
Which aspect is NOT integrated within the scope of family medicine?
Which of the following conditions is least likely to be affected by family eating habits?
Which of the following conditions is least likely to be affected by family eating habits?
What unique characteristic of family medicine differentiates it from other medical specialties?
What unique characteristic of family medicine differentiates it from other medical specialties?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a nuclear family from other family types?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a nuclear family from other family types?
Which function of the family is primarily associated with providing emotional support?
Which function of the family is primarily associated with providing emotional support?
Which type of family is established after a marriage ceremony?
Which type of family is established after a marriage ceremony?
How does the family contribute to the provision of status regarding education?
How does the family contribute to the provision of status regarding education?
In the context of family definitions, what is a significant characteristic of a household compared to a family?
In the context of family definitions, what is a significant characteristic of a household compared to a family?
Which function of the family relates to the legal establishment of relationships?
Which function of the family relates to the legal establishment of relationships?
What aspect of family influence can contribute to the socialization of its members?
What aspect of family influence can contribute to the socialization of its members?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the characteristics of families?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the characteristics of families?
What is a primary feature distinguishing the family medicine model from the specialists care model?
What is a primary feature distinguishing the family medicine model from the specialists care model?
Which of the following correctly describes the patient care context in family medicine?
Which of the following correctly describes the patient care context in family medicine?
In a family genogram, which information is NOT typically included?
In a family genogram, which information is NOT typically included?
What is the purpose of creating a family genogram?
What is the purpose of creating a family genogram?
What denotes the role of the index person in a family genogram?
What denotes the role of the index person in a family genogram?
Which model emphasizes the physician-patient relationship in a healing manner?
Which model emphasizes the physician-patient relationship in a healing manner?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the structure of family medicine?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the structure of family medicine?
What best characterizes the approach to patient concerns in the specialists care model?
What best characterizes the approach to patient concerns in the specialists care model?
Which of the following best describes the impact of family dynamics on health?
Which of the following best describes the impact of family dynamics on health?
Which factor significantly ties into age patterns in family dynamics?
Which factor significantly ties into age patterns in family dynamics?
Which of the following is an example of a moderate stress event affecting family dynamics?
Which of the following is an example of a moderate stress event affecting family dynamics?
What role do spacing patterns play in family dynamics?
What role do spacing patterns play in family dynamics?
Which aspect of family dynamics is influenced by changes within the family system?
Which aspect of family dynamics is influenced by changes within the family system?
Which statement about the effect of family values on dynamics is true?
Which statement about the effect of family values on dynamics is true?
What type of stress event would be classified as severe within a family system?
What type of stress event would be classified as severe within a family system?
Which condition is likely to result from a family dynamic characterized by substance use?
Which condition is likely to result from a family dynamic characterized by substance use?
Which type of family structure is defined as ‘1st child leaves home to last child leaves home/parents’?
Which type of family structure is defined as ‘1st child leaves home to last child leaves home/parents’?
Which role does the family primarily play in disease prevention?
Which role does the family primarily play in disease prevention?
What aspect is true regarding the specialist care model?
What aspect is true regarding the specialist care model?
Which of the following is NOT considered a use of a genogram?
Which of the following is NOT considered a use of a genogram?
In the context of family dynamics, significant risk factors such as diabetes mellitus are primarily identified through which method?
In the context of family dynamics, significant risk factors such as diabetes mellitus are primarily identified through which method?
Which of the following is the most significant aspect of promoting lifestyle changes through family involvement?
Which of the following is the most significant aspect of promoting lifestyle changes through family involvement?
What is the primary function of a genogram in family medicine?
What is the primary function of a genogram in family medicine?
Which of the following best describes the role of family members during a health crisis?
Which of the following best describes the role of family members during a health crisis?
What marks the beginning of the extension stage in the family life cycle?
What marks the beginning of the extension stage in the family life cycle?
At what point does the complete extension stage end?
At what point does the complete extension stage end?
What key event signifies the transition from contraction to complete contraction?
What key event signifies the transition from contraction to complete contraction?
During which stage does the dissolution phase begin?
During which stage does the dissolution phase begin?
What event signifies the completion of the contraction stage?
What event signifies the completion of the contraction stage?
What does the family life cycle concept include beyond a beginning and an end?
What does the family life cycle concept include beyond a beginning and an end?
What is the starting event that initiates the family life cycle?
What is the starting event that initiates the family life cycle?
What phase follows the complete extension stage in the family life cycle?
What phase follows the complete extension stage in the family life cycle?
What are the primary effects of family dynamics on individual well-being?
What are the primary effects of family dynamics on individual well-being?
How can spacing patterns among siblings influence family dynamics?
How can spacing patterns among siblings influence family dynamics?
In what way do structural factors affect family dynamics?
In what way do structural factors affect family dynamics?
What types of stress events can impact family systems?
What types of stress events can impact family systems?
How do family values contribute to family dynamics?
How do family values contribute to family dynamics?
What role does communication play in family dynamics?
What role does communication play in family dynamics?
What impact can abusive relationships have on family dynamics?
What impact can abusive relationships have on family dynamics?
How can understanding family dynamics improve health outcomes?
How can understanding family dynamics improve health outcomes?
What is the primary difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?
What is the primary difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?
How does the family provide social care to its members?
How does the family provide social care to its members?
What are two main types of families identified, and how are they defined?
What are two main types of families identified, and how are they defined?
In what way does a family contribute to an individual's future career decisions?
In what way does a family contribute to an individual's future career decisions?
What role does affection play within family functions?
What role does affection play within family functions?
How do families help in the socialization process of their members?
How do families help in the socialization process of their members?
What is the significance of legal marriage in maintaining the essence of a family?
What is the significance of legal marriage in maintaining the essence of a family?
What are shared values and experiences among family members an indication of?
What are shared values and experiences among family members an indication of?
How does family medicine facilitate continuity of care for patients?
How does family medicine facilitate continuity of care for patients?
What role does effective communication play in family medicine?
What role does effective communication play in family medicine?
In what ways does family medicine address the social and cultural dimensions of health problems?
In what ways does family medicine address the social and cultural dimensions of health problems?
What is the significance of community health responsibility in family medicine?
What is the significance of community health responsibility in family medicine?
How does family medicine support health promotion and disease prevention?
How does family medicine support health promotion and disease prevention?
What are two ways families can help maintain their members' health?
What are two ways families can help maintain their members' health?
List two preventive measures families can use to protect health.
List two preventive measures families can use to protect health.
How can families assist individuals who are sick?
How can families assist individuals who are sick?
What role can families play in the transmission of diseases?
What role can families play in the transmission of diseases?
Describe the comprehensive care approach in family medicine.
Describe the comprehensive care approach in family medicine.
What age range does family medicine encompass?
What age range does family medicine encompass?
What is a potential consequence of families fostering bad habits?
What is a potential consequence of families fostering bad habits?
In family medicine, what is the importance of the ongoing relationship with healthcare providers?
In family medicine, what is the importance of the ongoing relationship with healthcare providers?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes the family medicine model from the specialist care model?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes the family medicine model from the specialist care model?
What is an index person in a family genogram?
What is an index person in a family genogram?
How does the family medicine model view patient care in relation to the family context?
How does the family medicine model view patient care in relation to the family context?
What type of care does the specialist care model primarily focus on?
What type of care does the specialist care model primarily focus on?
What kinds of information are typically included in a family genogram?
What kinds of information are typically included in a family genogram?
Why is the physician-patient relationship viewed differently in family medicine compared to specialist care?
Why is the physician-patient relationship viewed differently in family medicine compared to specialist care?
What is meant by multidisciplinary team care in the family medicine model?
What is meant by multidisciplinary team care in the family medicine model?
Explain how the family medicine model is oriented towards the community.
Explain how the family medicine model is oriented towards the community.
Describe the transition from the extension stage to the complete extension stage in the family life cycle.
Describe the transition from the extension stage to the complete extension stage in the family life cycle.
In the family life cycle, what significant event marks the beginning of the contraction stage?
In the family life cycle, what significant event marks the beginning of the contraction stage?
What event signifies the completion of the dissolution stage in the family life cycle?
What event signifies the completion of the dissolution stage in the family life cycle?
Explain how the complete contraction stage differs from the prior contraction stage in the family life cycle.
Explain how the complete contraction stage differs from the prior contraction stage in the family life cycle.
What does the 'formation' stage of the family life cycle signify?
What does the 'formation' stage of the family life cycle signify?
Identify what phase occurs immediately after the complete extension phase.
Identify what phase occurs immediately after the complete extension phase.
At which point does the 'complete contraction' phase begin in the family life cycle?
At which point does the 'complete contraction' phase begin in the family life cycle?
What is the final event that concludes the entire family life cycle?
What is the final event that concludes the entire family life cycle?
What differentiates a nuclear family from an extended family?
What differentiates a nuclear family from an extended family?
What is the primary function of a family related to providing care?
What is the primary function of a family related to providing care?
How does a family's social status influence its members regarding education?
How does a family's social status influence its members regarding education?
What role does socialization play within a family unit?
What role does socialization play within a family unit?
In what way does family facilitate the legal aspect of reproduction?
In what way does family facilitate the legal aspect of reproduction?
What is a significant characteristic shared among family members living in the same household?
What is a significant characteristic shared among family members living in the same household?
How do families contribute to each member's career decision-making processes?
How do families contribute to each member's career decision-making processes?
What defines the 'family of origin' and its significance?
What defines the 'family of origin' and its significance?
What distinguishes family medicine as a point of first contact within the healthcare system?
What distinguishes family medicine as a point of first contact within the healthcare system?
How does family medicine ensure continuity of care for patients?
How does family medicine ensure continuity of care for patients?
In what ways does family medicine incorporate a patient-centered approach?
In what ways does family medicine incorporate a patient-centered approach?
What role does effective communication play in the practice of family medicine?
What role does effective communication play in the practice of family medicine?
Describe the implications of comprehensiveness of care in family medicine.
Describe the implications of comprehensiveness of care in family medicine.
How do family dynamics influence health through psychosocial pathways?
How do family dynamics influence health through psychosocial pathways?
What role do spacing patterns among children play in family dynamics?
What role do spacing patterns among children play in family dynamics?
In what way can severe stress events impact family dynamics?
In what way can severe stress events impact family dynamics?
How can a family contribute to the prevention of diseases?
How can a family contribute to the prevention of diseases?
In what ways can a family assist an ill member during their sickness?
In what ways can a family assist an ill member during their sickness?
How does the gender composition of children in a family affect family dynamics?
How does the gender composition of children in a family affect family dynamics?
Why are age patterns considered integral to understanding family dynamics?
Why are age patterns considered integral to understanding family dynamics?
What are some negative impacts families can have on health?
What are some negative impacts families can have on health?
What is a potential positive effect of family dynamics on an individual's health?
What is a potential positive effect of family dynamics on an individual's health?
What are the characteristics of the scope of family medicine?
What are the characteristics of the scope of family medicine?
How can mild stress events contribute to changes in family dynamics?
How can mild stress events contribute to changes in family dynamics?
How can acquiring bad habits within a family affect its members?
How can acquiring bad habits within a family affect its members?
What influence do family values about responsibilities have on family dynamics?
What influence do family values about responsibilities have on family dynamics?
What preventive measures can families utilize?
What preventive measures can families utilize?
Why is the concept of continuity important in family medicine?
Why is the concept of continuity important in family medicine?
How does a family medicine model approach patient care differently than a specialist care model?
How does a family medicine model approach patient care differently than a specialist care model?
What is the primary purpose of creating a family genogram?
What is the primary purpose of creating a family genogram?
What role does the index person play in a family genogram?
What role does the index person play in a family genogram?
In what way does the physician-patient relationship differ between family medicine and specialist care?
In what way does the physician-patient relationship differ between family medicine and specialist care?
How do family dynamics influence the formation of a genogram?
How do family dynamics influence the formation of a genogram?
What aspect is emphasized in family medicine that differs from the specialist model concerning family context?
What aspect is emphasized in family medicine that differs from the specialist model concerning family context?
Why is a multidisciplinary team considered essential in family medicine?
Why is a multidisciplinary team considered essential in family medicine?
What are the typical characteristics included in a family genogram?
What are the typical characteristics included in a family genogram?
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Family
Family
A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, who interact and communicate within their social roles.
Nuclear Family
Nuclear Family
A family consisting of a couple and their children.
Extended Family
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A family that consists of a couple and their children, along with other relatives.
Family of Origin
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Family of Procreation
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Household
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Family Functions
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Family Life Cycle Stages
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Formation Stage
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Extension Stage
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Contraction Stage
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Dissolution Stage
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Formation begins at
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Extension ends at
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Contraction ends with
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First Contact
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Continuity of Care
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Comprehensiveness of Care
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Health Promotion & Prevention
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Community Focus
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Role of Family in Health
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Family's Role in Disease Prevention
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Family Support During Sickness
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Family as a Source of Diseases
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Family's Influence on Bad Habits
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Family Medicine Definition
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Scope of Family Medicine
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Key Aspects of Family Medicine
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Family Genogram
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What's the aim of a genogram?
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Index Person
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Types of family
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Information in a genogram
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Continuous vs. Fragmented Care
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Multidisciplinary vs. Single Physician
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Patient-Centered vs. Problem-Centered
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Family Dynamics
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Influence of Family Dynamics
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Impact of Family Dynamics on Health
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Spacing Patterns in Families
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Sex Patterns in Families
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Age Patterns in Families
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Family Values Impact
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Stress Events Impacting Family Dynamics
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Family Medicine's Goal
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Impact of Stress Events on Family Dynamics
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Genogram
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Family Medicine Focus
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Complete Contraction
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Family's Role in Prevention
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Specialist Care Model
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Family Medicine: Continuous Care
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Family Medicine: Multidisciplinary Team
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Specialist Care: Fragmented Care
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Family Medicine: Patient-Centered
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What information does a genogram include?
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What makes a family?
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Household vs. Family
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Family Life Cycle
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Complete Extension
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How are the stages of the Family Life Cycle ordered?
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What's the first contact point in healthcare?
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Comprehensiveness in family medicine
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Health promotion & prevention in family medicine
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What are family dynamics?
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How do family dynamics impact individuals?
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What are spacing patterns?
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What is a genogram?
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What is the focus of family medicine?
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Family's Influence on Health
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Family's Impact on Bad Habits
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Transmission of Diseases in Families
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Family Medicine's Holistic Approach
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Family Medicine's Continuity of Care
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Impact of Family Dynamics
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Family Medicine: First Contact
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Types of Family Structure
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Study Notes
Family Practice Approach & Family Influences on Health and Disease
- Family: A group of people united by blood, marriage, or adoption, interacting and communicating in their social roles.
- Household: Differs from family, as not all members are related by blood.
- Family of Origin: The family into which a person is born.
- Family of Procreation: The family a person creates after marriage.
- Nuclear Family: Consists of a couple and their children.
- Extended Family: Consists of a couple, children, and other relatives.
- Family Characteristics: All members live in the same house, share similar social activities, values, and experiences of success and failure.
Functions of Family
- Care: Providing food, shelter, and basic necessities.
- Affection: Providing love, warmth, and support.
- Providing Status: Helping members determine their career paths.
- Reproduction: Maintaining family through legal marriage.
- Socialization: Helping members acquire social skills.
Family Life Cycle
- Concept: Views a family as having a beginning, a series of sequential stages, and an end.
- Stages: Formation, Extension, Complete Extension, Contraction, Complete Contraction, Dissolution.
- Formation: Begins with marriage and the birth of the first child.
- Extension: Begins with the birth of the first child, and ends with the birth of the last child.
- Complete Extension: Last child leaves home.
- Contraction: Beginning when the 1st child leaves the home. ends with last child departing.
- Complete Contraction: Last child leaves home and/or parents.
- Dissolution: Death of spouse(s).
Family Dynamics
- Definition: Patterns and interactions between family members (roles, hierarchies, communication).
- Positive and Negative Impacts: Family dynamics and relationships can affect health positively or negatively.
- Factors influencing Dynamics: Spacing of children, sex patterns (all male or all female), age (gap between family members' ages), family values (gender roles, responsibilities), disability/chronic illness, substance use, abusive relationships, and various stress events can impact family dynamics.
- Stress Events: Categorized as Mild, Moderate, and Severe, encompassing changing residences, illnesses, job problems, outstanding achievements, and more.
Role of Family in Health & Disease
- Prevention: Maintaining healthy living conditions, providing nutritious food and clean water, and utilizing preventive measures like immunization.
- During Sickness: Helping members access treatment and medical advice, and offering psychological support during crisis situations.
- Source of Diseases: Transmission of genetic disorders, communicable diseases, poor habits like smoking, drug use, and unhealthy dietary habits leading to obesity, hyperlipidemia, and cancer.
Family Medicine
- Definition: A medical specialty that provides comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families.
- Characteristics: Continuity of care, comprehensiveness of care, coordination of care, community focus, family focus, and prevention.
Family Genogram
- Definition: A symbolic picture of the family tree showing dates, characteristics of family members (siblings, parents, grandparents, etc.), and relatives.
- Information Included: Names, ages, types/structures of the family, deaths, marital status, patterns of family diseases and habits/values (genetic, familial diseases, smoking, etc.).
- Purpose: Provides a quick overview of the family structure and helps assess and understand family situations.
Test Yourself Questions
- 1st child leaves home to Last child leaves home/parents: Complete extension.
- Role of Family in Prevention of Disease: Immunizations and screening.
- Specialist Care Model: Problem centered care.
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