If I have got a headache before I even get to work, I know it's going to be a long Wednesday. However, I know that this headache of mine is nothing compared to what my friend Erin struggles with every day.
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One of the things I dread most about visiting a new medical office is having to fill out all of the paperwork. Now that I have children, it's even worse because our visits and referrals to specialists are much more frequent. The part of the form that gives me the most trouble is the "Family History" section where you are expected to list all of the various genetic diseases and conditions that have plagued your clan. How much of my family should I include? Are we really susceptible to high blood pressure or does my uncle just eat way too much fast food?
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