Question

Diagnosed with acute leukemia, Charlotte’s oncologist wants to add blood transfusions as part of her treatment plan. Because of her religious convictions, Charlotte would like a blood alternative instead. Charlotte’s oncologist understands but explains that his hospital is not set up to perform treatments using nonblood alternatives. He refers Charlotte to a special hospital that is specifically set up to perform bloodless care. In this situation, what healthcare role is the hospital filling?

(1 point)
Responses

primary care

primary care

secondary care

secondary care

tertiary care

tertiary care

quaternary care

Answer 1

In this situation, the hospital that Charlotte is referred to for bloodless care is filling the role of **tertiary care**. Tertiary care involves specialized medical services and advanced treatment options that are typically provided at specialized facilities, which in this case is a hospital that focuses on bloodless medical and surgical care.