Reflections on 'common' genetic medical history questions: Time to examine the what, why, and how

Waltz and colleagues analyzed audio-recorded conversations between providers and caregivers of pediatric patients with suspected genetic conditions and identified examples of providers using stigmatizing language, asking questions related to educational attainment and work history without clarifying the intent,  or making presumptions about race, ethnicity, or family structure. The authors suggest that retaining only necessary questions and avoiding problematic phrasing could improve communication between providers and families.