Genogram symbols

Abortion Symbol in a Genogram

In McGoldrick–Gerson notation an induced abortion is a small X hanging from the couple’s line in the sibling row. A miscarriage is a small filled circle instead.

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Fig. 1 — Abortion example在编辑器里打开
  • Induced abortion
  • Miscarriage

What it means

  • Small X = induced abortion.
  • Record it only when the family has shared it and it is relevant.

When to use it

  • Family histories where the information was given and matters to the assessment.

Common mistakes

  • Using the X for a miscarriage.

Genogram Maker draws this symbol for you and adds it to the key automatically. Open the example above and edit it.