title: Ontological representation of family and family history.
abstract: Contemporary families are dynamic and diverse groups that include people related by biological, emotional, step, foster, adoptive, and residential ties. In contrast, family history in genetics research and health care is often limited to information about biological family members. A family history ontology is developed to extend our ability to represent family and family history knowledge beyond the limits of biological family ties.
authors.affiliation: Doctoral Candidate, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Peace
authors.forename: Patricia Flatley
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Brennan
mesh_terms: D005192:Family Health; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010375:Pedigree; D018875:Vocabulary, Controlled