can't find the dictionary...
in the context of Primary Care and Secondary ? Tertiary care.
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2006-11-29 21:53:14 · 4 answers · asked by nev 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Definition of Tertiary Care: Specialized consultative care, usually on referral from primary or secondary medical care personnel, by specialists working in a center that has personnel and facilities for special investigation and treatment. (Secondary medical care is the medical care provided by a physician who acts as a consultant at the request of the primary physician.)
2006-11-29 21:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by rparad1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition Of Tertiary Care
2016-11-07 00:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
specialized consultative care, usually on referral from primary or secondary medical care personnel, by specialists working in a center that has personnel and facilities for special investigation and treatment.
Specialist cancer care, neurosurgery (brain surgery), burns care and plastic surgery are examples of tertiary care services.
In comparison, secondary medical care is the medical care provided by a physician who acts as a consultant at the request of the primary physician.
2006-11-29 21:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by burnout posporo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tertiary_care
here you go this should help you out xxx
2006-11-29 21:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by SARA H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋