System Development Aiming Efficient Recording of Pedigree Information and Database Construction for Genetic Counseling Clinic.

In the collaborative research to support genomic medicine, we aim to improve the efficiency of operation such as prevention of hereditary cancer syndromes. In the present work, we built a prototype system to record a pedigree chart, clinical and genetic information on individuals during a genetic counseling session. In a mock examination, we were able to draw the pedigree chart of four generations in about four minutes and to record necessary information without disrupting conversation with counselees.