28/09/2026
Why does keeping your family medical history together matter?
When a doctor or healthcare professional asks about your family medical history, it can be surprisingly difficult to remember everything.
Who had what?
When did it happen?
Was it on Mum’s side or Dad’s?
Were there other health conditions that might be relevant?
And when you’re stressed or dealing with an emergency, trying to recall all of that information from memory can be even harder. That’s why we included two important pages for Family Medical History in My Medical Folder.
1. The first is a Family Medical History Tracker, where you can record information about individual family members, including their relationship to you, health conditions and other relevant details.
2. Then there’s a Family Medical History snapshot page where you can bring that information together in one place.
It also captures things such as:
• Genetic or chronic conditions in the family
• Lifestyle and environmental factors
• Family history of smoking or alcohol use
• Known allergies or hereditary conditions
• Exposure to environmental hazards
So instead of trying to remember your family history when someone asks, you have a clear snapshot to refer to. It’s one more piece of important information that can be ready when you need it. Because being prepared isn’t about expecting something to go wrong. It’s about making important information easier to find, understand and share when it matters.
My Medical Folder - Keeping Everything Together.