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last decades genetics experienced significant technological advancements worldwide however portugal serious limitations persist compromising functioning healthcare medical genetics study aimed promote sharing discussion among genetic medical professionals outline concrete actions address gaps clinical practice three focus groups conducted 19 specialists medical genetics data analyzed using thematic analysis method extract main themes discussions analysis four conceptual themes emerged framing portuguese genetic services light european context ii improvement medical genetics education population literacy iii transforming medical genetics services iv operationalizing change results demonstrated increasing training resources strengthening multiprofessional teams hiring genetic professionals clinical geneticists molecular geneticists genetic specialists crucial enhancing responsiveness genetic services integrating medical genetics specialties primary care well updating national network medical genetics critical points increasing equity enabling healthcare provided fairly including medical genetics professionals genetic counsellors nurses psychologists also plays significant role providing comprehensive quality care collaborative approach aims provide effective genetic assistance enhance adequacy genetic healthcare findings compiled recommendations support profession moving forward applied healthcare contexts worldwide