What is considered a blood relative on medical forms?

pinkcallalily · August 2009

I was just taking a look at all of the forms my OB/GYN office has online. I know I've filled out forms about blood relatives before, but I've never really worried about it much. I'm just wondering has close of relatives they really want to know about. I mean, I know what a blood relative is, but my family is very close and I know my great-aunts & uncles very well, I know 2nd cousins well, so I know about a lot more medical conditions in my family - even if they aren't in my branch of the family, I share the same great-grandparents or other relatives with some of these people. I'm just wondering who they really want to know about on a form. My DH's cousin has down syndrome, is that close enough to put on the form? My great-grandpa was deaf, but no one has been since then, do I put that on form? Maybe this is a stupid question or maybe I'm just thinking about it too much, but it's one of those things I've thought about before and never bothered finding an answer.

Jennicap · August 2009

your parents and siblings are blood

pinkcallalily · August 2009

Jennicap:
your parents and siblings are blood

So do grandparents not even count?

Jennicap · August 2009

I don't believe so but when in doubt ask your doctor/midwife.

ericnerica · August 2009

I say go back as far as grandparents, just put on the form that is who had the condition, also if any of your blood aunts/uncles have any conditions because they are still considered blood relatives. I wouldn't worry about cousins though, although if it makes you feel better to put that down, then go ahead. There is no such thing as too much medical information, whatever the doctor doesn't use, he doesn't use.

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