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New study: An email-based, EHR-integrated strategy significantly improved family history documentation in primary care (16% vs 0.2%). Patients reported the approach was helpful and led to more screening and referrals. Seamless integration supports better preventive care. #Genetics #PrimaryCare #DigitalHealth #Genomics #FamilyHistory #FamilyHistoryIsTheFirstGeneticTest

Carroll et al Ann Fam Med 2025;23:399-406.

https://www.annfammed.org/content/annalsfm/23/5/399.full.pdf

 

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Carroll et al Ann Fam Med 2025;23:399-406.

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