secondary care

English

Noun

secondary care (uncountable)

1. (medicine) The healthcare services provided by medical specialists who generally do not have first contact with patients, e.g. cardiologists, urologists, or endodontists. It includes short-term care for acute conditions such as injury and childbirth.

Translations

medicine: healthcare provided by specialists

• Finnish: erikoissairaanhoito
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