tertiary care

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. the aspect of in-patient care dealing with illnesses or conditions requiring specialized techniques, as coronary artery bypass surgery, renal hemodialysis, and treatment of severe burns.

Example Sentences

Nearly a quarter work for Cardiff and Vale health board, which provides a large proportion of tertiary care, meaning the impact on planned services will be significant.

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"Regarding specialist tertiary care, it is important to note that Kettering General Hospital is not a tertiary centre for specialist investigation, diagnosis and treatment, so on occasions where that may be needed we would appropriately refer a patient to a specialist hospital for ongoing care and treatment."

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In late March, a 70-year-old woman was wheeled into a government-backed tertiary care hospital in a Colombo suburb.

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She said two critical patients were stabilized and transferred to tertiary care facilities.

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Experts say the emphasis is on tertiary care at the expense of preventive or primary care.

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