Although sometimes neglected, many healthcare professionals glean information on<unk>  morbidity of particular diseases (e.g. cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune disorders, mental disorders, diabetes, cancer) to assess whether a person is at risk of developing similar problems.<unk>  histories may be imprecise because of various possible reasons: * Adoption, fostering, illegitimacy, and adultery * Lack of contact between close relatives * Uncertainty about the relative's exact diagnosis * In complex situations, a<unk>  tree or genogram may be used to organize the resulting information. Some medical conditions are carried only by the female line such as X-linked conditions and some Mitochondrial diseases. Tracing female ancestors can be difficult in societies that change the woman's<unk>  name when she marries. Death records often give the maiden name of the deceased, and possibly also the deceased's mother’s maiden name. Some of the most useful records for tracing women are wills and probate records. Other medical conditions are carried only by the male line, though these Y-linked conditions are rare owing to the small size of the Y Chromosome. Tracing male ancestors may be impossible if the conception is due to rape or sexual activity outside of marriage. Attaining the age when<unk>  members are diagnosed with a certain disease can also be helpful for screening purposes, like colon and breast cancer.
Family history 
Psychiatric history
SAMPLE history
Past medical history
History of medical diagnosis
History of pathology
History of birth control
History of wound care