Abstract

DEL MONTE SOTOLONGO, Elena; VINAS PORTILLA, Carlos; GONZALEZ GARCIA, Nereida  and  LANTIGUA CRUZ, Aracely. Reflexiones sobre la atención a personas con defectos genéticos en el nivel primario de salud. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2000, vol.16, n.2, pp. 194-197. ISSN 1561-3038.

The fast development of Molecular Genetics has showed the need for the health care system professionals to update and enhance their knowledge of Medical Genetics in order to be able to undertake an efficient educational work, aimed to the prevention and control of these diseases. The family doctor due to his privileged position in primary care plays a key role in early detection and treatment.

Keywords : PHYSICIANS FAMILY; PRIMARY HEALTH CARE; EDUCATION; ETHICS.

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