作者: Maria Concepción Novoa , Teresinha Fróes Burnham
DOI: 10.1590/S1020-49892011000100010
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摘要: The present article deals with the difficulties of introducing medical genetics as part Brazilian public Unified Health System (SUS). A national policy comprehensive care in was established 2009, having genetic counseling a central pillar. However, there are strategic limitations to implementation this policy: dearth training programs, lack knowledge concerning number professionals available provide counseling, and likely low for job. joint effort by ministries health education is desirable foster all professions. In addition, must be introduced government programs such Family Program (Saude da Familia), measure that would allow mapping incidence diseases country despite size territory population heterogeneity. Lastly, introduction SUS depends on engagement nonmedical horizontal teamwork, change hierarchy has traditionally been at foundations care.