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Familial Implications

Meaning

Familial Implications are the potential health, social, or psychological consequences that an individual’s genetic, hormonal, or clinical diagnosis may have on their immediate and extended family members. In the context of hormonal health, this refers to the shared risk for heritable endocrine disorders or metabolic predispositions among biological relatives. Responsible clinical practice necessitates transparent communication about these shared biological risks and the need for cascade screening.