Which is the reason for asking the patient about family history of diseases when conducting a health history interview?
1) To identify functional or dysfunctional family dynamics
2) To identify support systems
3) To identify familial or genetically linked health disorders
4) To identify rehabilitation needs
ANS: 3
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