Question

A patient is referred to a cardiologist for further evaluation. This is what type of care? a. primary b. secondary c. tertiary d. quaternary

Answer 1

B. Secondary

The secondary type of healthcare is provided by specialists such as  cardiologists, dermatologists urologists etc. who do not necessarily have first contact with patients. The patient may access the care through physician or self referral.

A patient referred to a cardiologist for further evaluation is an example of a secondary type of care.

Answer 2

The answer is B secondary.