(PDF) Family Genogram in General Medicine

   

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Running head: FAMILY GENOGRAMFamily genogramName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor note
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1FAMILY GENOGRAMIntroductionA genogram or family diagram is a pictorial display of the index person’s familyrelationships and past medical history. This pictorial presentation is different from a traditionalfamily tree that allows an individual to visualize the psychological factors and hereditary patternsthat revolve around family relationships. Murray Bowen is the inventor of genogram that laterpopularized in scientific study and varieties of disciplines like psychiatry, medicine, education,social work and education (Haefner, 2014). In the given hypothetical case scenario of DerickMiller (index person) and Abena Miller up to three generations illustrated that the family showsdivorces, unsuccessful marriages, strained relationships, abortions and miscarriages. Therefore,the following discussion involves the analysis of Miller’ genogram that is beneficial fordiscovering family history, sibling rivalry and abusive relationships between the familymembers.
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2FAMILY GENOGRAMFigure: Family genogram of Derick Miller (Index person)Profession, illnesses and personalities can be studied through genogram of DerickMiller. The family owns their clothing business that is being looked after by Derick who is nowrunning the business. In context to personalities, it is evident from the genogram that the familyis intertwined in complex relationships and separations. Derick’s grandfather (William Miller)was divorced from his wife (Emily Steele) and later married a widow (Anna White). He was analcoholic and took divorce from this wife and eventually, it affected their children growth anddevelopment. William has three children, Christina is the eldest daughter followed by John andAlfred (index person’s father). Due to heavy drinking, the grandfather was negligent towards hischildren. The grandfather was distant from his three children where Christina and Alfred were
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