When Primary Care Refers Patients

Secondary healthcare begins when a primary healthcare provider refers a patient to a specialist. It is used when an illness or injury needs specific medical care. Secondary care is often called acute care, and it is commonly delivered in hospitals or clinics.

This level of care can treat many dif...

Secondary healthcare is specialty care offered by a specialist, generally in hospitals or clinics, for patients referred by primary healthcare providers for specific expert care.

It supports patients with complicated or severe health conditions.

Secondary care demands advanced or specialized knowledge, and skills, and equipment lik...