Question

Distinguish between primary and secondary health Facilities

Answer 1

Secondary Healthcare refers to a second tier of health system, in which patients from primary health care are referred to specialists in higher hospitals for treatment.

In India, the health centres for secondary health care include District hospitals and Community Health Centre at block level.

In India, the health centres for secondary health care include District hospitals and Community Health Centre at block level.

Primary healthcare refers to "essential health care" that is based on "scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods and technology, which make universal health care accessible to all individuals and families in a community.