Additional items
assessed family history of mental health problems including SSD (caregiver - report), and demographic items (child - and caregiver - report).
Rutgers and Columbia scientists
assessed family histories of epilepsy and depression to find a possible genetic relationship.
We know that
assessing family history and relational patterns is necessary for effective treatment and positive outcomes.
Not exact matches
A group of 957 volunteers (males 340, females 617) between 18 and 65 years of age were enlisted for the research, and all the factors such as socio - demographic data,
family history of disease and lifestyle were
assessed.
Each donor will speak with a Certified Genetic Counselor to review in detail a three generation
family history and
assess ethnic background.
It went on to say that, «Wear Red Day is an important effort on the part of the American Heart Association to help women understand the reality that heart disease affects people of both genders, so that they can
assess their own personal
family history and lifestyle risk factors as well as make health choices that will enhance life for themselves and their
families.»
These algorithms are criminal recidivism predictors, which use personal information about defendants — like
family and employment
history — to
assess that person's likelihood of committing future crimes.
Kenwrick
assesses the likelihood of an inherited cause by studying the
family's genetic tree and medical
history, interpreting existing pathology or genetic reports from cancer patients in the
family, and offering genetic tests if particular genes seem to be the likely culprits.
«Often how people present for treatment when they have bipolar disorder is with the depressed mood, so it is important to
assess for
history of prior mania and also to ask about
family history of mania,» Battle said.
Tu and colleagues compared these serologic biomarkers to traditional risk factors (age, sex, smoking,
family history, symptoms) in a large Chinese population - based screening analysis.70 Pepsinogen I and II, as well as the pepsinogen I / II ratio, were
assessed in combination with a gastrin subset gastrin - 17 and H pylori antibody (HP IgG).
The risk
assessed by deCODE BreastCancer ™ is independent of conventional risk factors such as
family history of breast cancer in close relatives, age at first menstrual period, pregnancy
history, and breast density.
Becker adds that, eventually, a genetic blood test to
assess sibling risk in
families with a
history of heart disease could reduce that risk by encouraging earlier lifestyle and drug interventions.
At the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Risk and Prevention Clinic, our physicians and genetic counselors use personal and
family history as well as genetic testing to
assess cancer risk of individuals and their
family members.
Our genetic counselors and physicians use personal and
family history as well as genetic testing to
assess cancer risk of individuals and their
family members.
In a genetic counseling session, a thorough personal and
family history will be collected and
assessed in order to determine appropriate genetic testing and medical management recommendations for you and your
family.
By using playback experiments to systematically
assess social discrimination skills in relation to developmental
history, we provide the first direct evidence that abilities to process information on social identity and age - related dominance are severely compromised among African elephants that had experienced separation from
family members and translocation decades previously.
ASHG 2010: New Research Validates Clinical Use of
Family Health
History as the «Gold Standard» for
Assessing Personal Disease Risk ASHG Press Release - November 5, 2010 Related: Webcast
Develop a targeted
family history to
assess genetic risks in children and adolescents Identify clinical indications for whole exome / whole genome sequencing
Patients are often referred to genetic counselors after a physician
assesses their
family medical
history or after a diagnostic test raises a red flag about a particular condition or disease.
5) To determine whether hormone therapy is appropriate and safe, one's risk factors must be
assessed based on personal and
family medical
history, as well as personal preference.
It is important to carefully
assess and address one's nutritional status, lifestyle,
family history, feelings, environmental stresses, and physical health.
To properly
assess thyroid function in someone with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, a slightly elevated TSH, or a
family history of Hashimoto's, I will order a thyroid panel: a blood test measuring TSH as well free thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) levels.
Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each
assessing the other's suitability as a Culture of Russia -
history, people, clothing, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs,
family No - Sa
Description: This nationwide cross-sectional, descriptive study examines the educational
history, demographic features, and academic achievement of home - educated students and the basic demographics of their
families, and to
assess the relationships between the students» academic achievement and selected student and
family variables.
Examples include, the property location, the approximate property value, the type of home (e.g. single
family), the approximate existing mortgage balance, cash - out amount desired, and your self -
assessed credit
history (excellent, good, fair, etc).
In Virginia, a court may consider any of the following factors, among others, in making a decision: The age and physical and mental condition of the child, giving due consideration to the child's changing developmental needs; the age and physical and mental condition of each parent; the relationship existing between each parent and each child, giving due consideration to the positive involvement with the child's life, the ability to accurately
assess and meet the emotional, intellectual and physical needs of the child; the needs of the child, giving due consideration to other important relationships of the child, including but not limited to siblings, peers and extended
family members; the role that each parent has played and will play in the future, in the upbringing and care of the child; the propensity of each parent to actively support the child's contact and relationship with the other parent, including whether a parent has unreasonably denied the other parent access to or visitation with the child; the relative willingness and demonstrated ability of each parent to maintain a close and continuing relationship with the child, and the ability of each parent to cooperate in and resolve disputes regarding matters affecting the child; the reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of reasonable intelligence, understanding, age and experience to express such a preference; any
history of
family abuse; and such other factors as the court deems necessary and proper to the determination.
The role of the Parenting Coordinator includes:
assessing the
family and the litigation
history; educating the parties as to the impact their behavior has on the child; facilitating conflict management; and assisting the parties in the development of parenting plans and alternative resolutions to other disputes.
Obviously, your
family's medical
history is not an ironclad map to what your future holds, but is used as a guideline by insurance carriers to
assess risk.
When reviewing your life insurance application, companies will
assess things like heart health, general level of fitness and
family health
history.
Insurance company underwriters will
assess an applicants» current health,
family health
history, driving records, credit
history, and other risk factors to arrive at that price.
• Interview patients and
families to determine patients» medical and treatment
histories •
Assess patients to determine the extent of disability and need for rehabilitation activities • Assist doctors in creating and implementing rehabilitation programs based on the individual needs of each patient • Provide patients with physical and emotional support according to their specific plans • Help patients adapt to lifestyle changes and teach them new skills that they will need in order to survive • Educate patients and
families about the different types of rehab services available to them and help them choose by providing suggestions according to their medical conditions • Ascertain that patients» vitals are taken and recorded throughout the rehabilitation process • Encourage patients to perform daily tasks independently and help them where their limitations crop up • Monitor patients» health and comfort and ensure that any emotional or physical problems are dealt with in an immediate manner
Emergency Department RN, September 2011 — presentCullman Regional Medical Center — Cullman, Alabama — Conducts triage on incoming patients and prioritizes treatment - Assists in implementing medical procedures and medications - Documented all symptoms and patient
history for individual patients - Provides comfort to patients and their
family members - Educates patients and
family members on condition, treatment, follow - up care and medicationsRN Registered Nurse, April 2006 — September 2011Alacare Home Health & Hospice — Tuscaloosa, Alabama —
Assessed patient's physical, psychological and social environment - Documented vital statistics and reported changes to physician - Implemented prescribed treatments, including IVs and medications - Educated patients and
family members on continued care and pain managementRN Telephone Triage, November 2000 — April 2006Department of Veterans Affairs — Birmingham, Alabama —
Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate actions to promote disease management, injury prevention and emotional wellness - Offered educational advice and materials to support patients or caregivers - Documented all interactions with patients
PARK RIDGE LIVING CENTER, Stamford, CT (Oct 2012 — Present) Home Care Coordinator •
Assess patients» care needs by delving into their medical
histories • Create and implement in - home care plans to ensure patient safety and medical wellbeing • Arrange for needed services, supplies and appliances to help patients with their daily care regimens • Review home care policies and procedures with
families, physicians, agency care providers and insurance providers • Contact physicians and insurance companies to obtain authorizations for services • Determine need for appropriate precautions, including isolation, reverse isolation and restraints • Implement admitting orders and evaluate criteria for patient status • Provide direction and support to administrative officers to ensure efficient patient access flow • Work with discharge planning teams to refer patients needing additional resources • Collect and maintain patient
history and statistical data of all referred patients • Coordinate facility admissions and discharge duties • Collaborate with facility care coordinators and social workers to find solutions for challenging patients requiring constant home care
Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from
families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically - related social and emotional needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to
assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual,
family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient
histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic,
family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.
Feasibility study to
assess the impact of a lifestyle intervention («LivingWELL») in people having an assessment of their
family history of colorectal or breast cancer
Maternal
history of childhood abuse, perceived emotional security with her
family of origin, and juvenile conduct symptoms were also
assessed, as was
family stability.
Assessment: Participants completed a self - report questionnaire
assessing demographic, medical
history and lifestyle factors and including a single question to screen for the presence of RBD in
family members.
The social worker will
assess the
family's social and educational
history,
family structure, parenting
history, availability of support networks (
family, friends, and adoption support groups), and knowledge of adoption.
In addition, lifetime
histories of maternal and paternal anxiety, depressive, disruptive, personality, and substance use disorders were
assessed during the 1991 - 1993 maternal interview using items adapted from the New York High Risk Study
Family Interview.47 Data regarding the onset of maternal and paternal disorders permitted identification of psychiatric disorders that were evident by the 1985 - 1986 interview.
Childhood risk factors were
assessed up to 9 years of age: neurodevelopmental characteristics (perinatal insults, gross motor skills, and intelligence quotient); parental characteristics (mother's internalising symptoms, including depression and anxiety, mother — child interactions, criminal conviction
history, and parental disagreement about discipline);
family characteristics (number of residence changes, socioeconomic status, unwanted sexual contact, and loss of a parent); and child behaviour and temperament (inhibited or undercontrolled temperament, peer problems, and depressive symptoms).
Treatment for adolescents ages 12 years old to 18 years old requires a specialized approach in which the parent is initially involved to allow the therapist to acquire a developmental
history and
assess family interaction problems.
Completion of the
Family - Centered Services Assessment Process Missouri Department of Social Services Children's Division (2011) In Child Welfare Manual Provides tools for completing a family assessment and procedures for identifying provider history, identifying children with American Indian heritage, identifying the reason for involvement with the family, conducting a safety assessment, describing the family system, studying the presenting problem, assessing risk and family functioning, and evaluating family stre
Family - Centered Services Assessment Process Missouri Department of Social Services Children's Division (2011) In Child Welfare Manual Provides tools for completing a
family assessment and procedures for identifying provider history, identifying children with American Indian heritage, identifying the reason for involvement with the family, conducting a safety assessment, describing the family system, studying the presenting problem, assessing risk and family functioning, and evaluating family stre
family assessment and procedures for identifying provider
history, identifying children with American Indian heritage, identifying the reason for involvement with the
family, conducting a safety assessment, describing the family system, studying the presenting problem, assessing risk and family functioning, and evaluating family stre
family, conducting a safety assessment, describing the
family system, studying the presenting problem, assessing risk and family functioning, and evaluating family stre
family system, studying the presenting problem,
assessing risk and
family functioning, and evaluating family stre
family functioning, and evaluating
family stre
family strengths.
RI Kids Count Executive Director Elizabeth Burke Bryant wonders how
families» prior
history with the department is used to
assess risk.
A conceptual, hierarchical model that considers
history of abuse, risk and protective factors, in turn, is proposed to
assess families for the potential of child maltreatment.
Target Population: Overburdened
families who are at - risk for child abuse and neglect and other adverse childhood experiences;
families are determined eligible for services once they are screened and / or
assessed for the presence of factors that could contribute to increased risk for child maltreatment or other poor childhood outcomes, (e.g., social isolation, substance abuse, mental illness, parental
history of abuse in childhood, etc.); home visiting services must be initiated either prenatally or within three months after the birth of the baby
All
families are screened and / or
assessed for the presence of factors that could contribute to increased risk for child maltreatment or other poor childhood outcomes, (e.g., social isolation, substance abuse, mental illness, parental
history of abuse in childhood, etc.).
Five dimensions of lifetime parental psychopathology were
assessed (depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, substance dependence, antisocial behavior, and psychosis), using the TRAILS
Family History Interview (FHI), which was administered at the parent interview [26].
Previous work has
assessed the validity of such diagnoses based on psychiatric co-morbidity,
family history and neuropsychological functions but none of these studies have used personality as a validation criterion.