Family History Questionnaire

What is the Family History Questionnaire?

The Family History Questionnaire is a comprehensive form in Wingspan's Family History feature that asks if a particular family member (mother, father, maternal grandmother, maternal grandfather, paternal grandmother, and paternal grandfather) has a condition(s) among a list.

Demo of taking the Family History Questionnaire in Wingspan.

Demo of taking the Family History Questionnaire in Wingspan.

 

How to Take the Family History Questionnaire in Wingspan Health

Step-by-Step Guide:

  • Log into your Wingspan account

  • Click the Family History block on the Dashboard OR click on Family History in the menu on the left.

  • Click on a block in the Family History Tree to fill out the questionnaire for a family member OR click the Ask a Family Member button to send the questionnaire for a family member to fill out.

  • You will be shown a list of conditions for a particular health category and will have to check off the ones that your particular family member has. If you do not see their condition listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

  • When you reached the end of the questionnaire, hit the Submit button!

 

Family History Questionnaire Sections

Continue reading below to see all of the questions asked in the Family History Questionnaire.

Click a link in the list below to jump to a section:


 

Allergies

In the Allergies section, you will be shown a list of allergies that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any food or non-food allergies?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all that apply for your family member.

  • Aspirin

  • Dairy

  • Eggs

  • Fish

  • Latex

  • NSAIDs (ibuprofen & naproxen)

  • Peanuts

  • Penicillin

  • Red Meat

  • Seasonal (trees, pollen)

  • Shellfish

  • Soy

  • Sulfa Drugs

  • Tree Nuts (almond, cashew, etc)

  • Wheat

  • Other

 

 

Blood Pressure

In the Blood Pressure section, you will be asked whether your family member has had high blood pressure?

Has your family member had high blood pressure? If they’re on medication for high blood pressure, select Yes.

  • Yes

  • No

 

 

Cancer

In the Cancer section, you will be shown a list of types of cancer that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any type of cancer?

  • Yes

  • No

What type of cancer has your family member experienced?

  • Bladder Cancer

  • Breast Cancer

  • Colon Cancer

  • Endometrical Cancer

  • Kidney Cancer

  • Leukemia

  • Liver or Bile Duct Cancer

  • Lung Cancer

  • Melanoma

  • Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

  • Ovarian Cancer

  • Pancreatic Cancer

  • Prostate Cancer

  • Skin Cancer, non-melanoma

  • Testicular Cancer

  • Thyroid Cancer

  • Other

 

 

Cardiovascular

In the Cardiovascular section, you will be shown a list of cardiovascular issues that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any cardiovascular issues, including anemia, irregular heartbeat, or heart disease?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all cardiovascular issues your mother has experienced.

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

  • Aneurysm, Other

  • Iron Deficiency (anemia)

  • Congenital Heart Disease (hole, malformation)

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

  • Heart Attack

  • Hemophilia or Bleeding Disorder

  • Irregular Heartbeat (arrhythmia)

  • Pulmonary Embolism

  • Stroke

  • Sickle Cell Anemia

  • Other

 

 

Cholesterol

In the Cholesterol section, you will be asked if your family member has high cholesterol.

Has your family member had high cholesterol? If they’re on medication for high cholesterol, select Yes.

  • Yes

  • No

 

 

Connective Tissue

In the Connective Tissues section, you will be shown a list of conditions related to connective tissue that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any history of connective tissue disorders (arthritis, lupus, gout, etc)?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all that apply for your family member.

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis

  • Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

  • Gout

  • Juvenile Arthritis (JA)

  • Lupus

  • Osteoarthritis (OA)

  • Psoriatic Arthritis

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

  • Scleroderma

  • Other

 

 

Diabetes

In the Diabetes section, you will be shown a list of types of diabetes that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Your family member has had

  • Type 1 Diabetes (childhood onset)

  • Type 2 Diabetes (adult onset)

  • Mature Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)

  • Gestational Diabetes

  • Other

 

 

Digestive

In the Digestive section, you will be shown a list of digestive conditions that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any digestive system issues? (includes appendix, liver, digestive tract)

  • Yes

  • No

Select all digestive conditions that apply for your family member.

  • Celiac Disease

  • Colon Polyps

  • Crohn’s Disease

  • Gastroparesis

  • GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease

  • Ulcerative Colitis

  • Other

 

 

Hearing

In the Hearing section, you will be shown a list of hearing conditions that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.


Has your mother had any hearing or ear issues?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all hearing or ear issues your family member has experienced.

  • Auditory Processing Disorder

  • Adult Hearing Loss (age 40+)

  • Hearing Loss - Other

  • Deafness

  • Other

 

 

Internal Organs

In the Internal Organs section, you will be shown a list of issues with internal organs that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any issues with other internal organs (kidney, liver, appendix, etc.)?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all that apply for your father.

  • Appendicitis

  • Gallstones

  • Gallbladder Disease, Other

  • Kidney Stones

  • Kidney Disease, Other

  • Liver Disease, Other

  • Pancreatitis

  • Other

 

 

Mental Health

In the Mental Health section, you will be shown a list of mental health conditions that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any history of mental health conditions, including anxiety or addiction?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all that apply for your family member.

  • Addiction (Drugs, Alcohol, etc)

  • Anxiety

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Depression

  • Eating Disorder

  • OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

  • Personality Disorder (Borderline, Antisocial, etc)

  • Psychosis

  • PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

  • Schizophrenia

  • Other

 

 

Neurological

In the Neurological section, you will be shown a list of neurological conditions that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any neurological conditions, including migraines, seizures, or cognitive decline?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all neurological conditions your family member has experienced.

  • ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

  • Alzheimer’s

  • Autoimmune Encephalitis

  • Bells Palsy

  • Brain Tumor

  • Cerebral Aneurysm

  • Dementia

  • Epilepsy

  • Migraines

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Muscular Dystrophy

  • Myasthenia Gravis

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Neuromuscular Disease, Other

  • Seizures, Non-Epileptic

  • Other

 

 

Reproductive

In the Reproductive section, you will be shown a list of reproductive conditions that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any reproductive issues, including chronic UTIs, PCOS, or infertility?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all that apply for your family member.

  • Chronic UTIs

  • Endometriosis

  • Erectile Dysfunction

  • Early Menopause

  • Infertility

  • Late Stage Pregnancy Loss

  • PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)

  • Repeat Pregnancy Loss

  • Other

 

 

Respiratory

In the Respiratory section, you will be shown a list of respiratory conditions that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any chronic respiratory conditions?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all that apply for your mother.

  • Asthma

  • COPD / Emphysema

  • Cystic Fibrosis

  • Other

 

 

Skin

In the Skin section, you will be shown a list of skin conditions that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any history of medically treated skin conditions (acne, eczema, etc)?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all that apply for your family member.

  • Acne

  • Eczema

  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

  • Psoriasis / Psoriatic Arthritis

  • Rosacea

  • Shingles

  • Vitiligo

  • Other

 

 

Vision

In the Vision section, you will be shown a list of vision or eye conditions that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying.

Has your family member had any vision or eye issues (including glasses)?

  • Yes

  • No

Select all eye issues your family member has experienced.

  • Glasses before age 40

  • Glaucoma

  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

  • Cataracts

  • Diabetic Retinopathy

  • Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

  • Crossed Eyes (Strabismus)

  • Color Blindness

  • Blindness

  • Other

 

 

Other

In the Other section, you will be shown a list of other conditions that your family member may or may not have. Check the ones that they have and if you don't see one that they have listed, you can always add it under Other by specifying. If none of the listed conditions apply, select None.

Has your family member had any of these other conditions?

  • Anesthesia - Unexpected Response

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Congenital Malformation, Any

  • Down Syndrome

  • Fabry Disease

  • Graves’ Disease

  • Huntington’s Disease

  • Marfan Syndrome

  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

  • Thalassemia

  • None

  • Other

 

About Wingspan Health

Wingspan Health is a healthcare technology company that believes that quality healthcare should be accessible for everyone.

Our tool helps you understand your health by organizing your medical information in one place – from all of your patient portal accounts at each of your healthcare providers.

 

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