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flyingconfused
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Hi,
I am 34 and was adopted at 6 days old. I have had the best life ever and couldn't have chosen a better one. I am not in anyway affected by the fact that I'm adopted and have known about it since as long as I can remember. My family are fabulous and I love them very much. I also have absolutely no desire to know my 'birth' parents.
What has bothered me increasingly over the years is my health. I know nothing of any hereditory diseases and my brother has just been diagnosed with bowel cancer (he is adopted too) at 44 and it bring this again to the fore.
This must be changed and adopted children should be made aware of their 'family' health history. This should be between shared documents that are totally private and confidential but are shared between health professionals. My brother's current pain and anguish could have been prevented if there was a history and he had regular screening.
Anyway, can anyone tell me how I would make a start at petitioning for a change in the laws. I'm 110% committed about this and any advice would be gratefully received!
Thanks
FC
I am 34 and was adopted at 6 days old. I have had the best life ever and couldn't have chosen a better one. I am not in anyway affected by the fact that I'm adopted and have known about it since as long as I can remember. My family are fabulous and I love them very much. I also have absolutely no desire to know my 'birth' parents.
What has bothered me increasingly over the years is my health. I know nothing of any hereditory diseases and my brother has just been diagnosed with bowel cancer (he is adopted too) at 44 and it bring this again to the fore.
This must be changed and adopted children should be made aware of their 'family' health history. This should be between shared documents that are totally private and confidential but are shared between health professionals. My brother's current pain and anguish could have been prevented if there was a history and he had regular screening.
Anyway, can anyone tell me how I would make a start at petitioning for a change in the laws. I'm 110% committed about this and any advice would be gratefully received!
Thanks
FC