A family genogram refers to a diagram that depicts a person's family members, relationships, and medical history. The Family genogram enables the patient to see hereditary behavioral patterns and medical and psychological factors that run in families. The family diagram is linked to Bowen family systems theory, whereas the genogram focuses on how the nuclear family interacts across multiple context levels. The family diagram and genogram are not interchangeable; rather, they are two distinct methods of assessing a family. A genogram is also known as the graphic representation of a person's family relationships and medical history. A genogram is a diagram that shows a person's family members, how they are related, and their medical history.
